Advanced Practice Nurse (Mental Health)

This Advanced Practice Nurse positions is in Mental Health services at the VA Togus Healthcare Systems, located at the Togus or Portland, Maine location. This position is a full-time at 40 hours per week. The Advanced Practice Nurse practices in Mental Health (MH) Service as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the VA mission. The PMHNP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. The duties of the position Include but are not limited to: Uses advanced clinical judgment to independently provide evidence-based treatment to Veterans with acute or chronic mental illness including use of psychotropic medications, psychotherapy, and other modalities. Provides patient and family education on medical/mental health conditions, preventive measures, and prescribed treatments. Demonstrates leadership and engages in collaboration with other mental health and specialty