Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Mental Health Service Line position at Department of Veterans Affairs in Beckley

Department of Veterans Affairs is currently seeking to employ Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Mental Health Service Line on Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:38:35 GMT. Beckley WV is located amidst the picturesque Allegheny Mts. offering almost unlimited outdoor activities, such as hiking, white water rafting, golfing and bicycling. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 910197 . You could be part of an important initiative to provide mental health care for our nations Veterans! Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has announced that the Department...

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Mental Health Service Line

Location: Beckley West Virginia

Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is currently seeking to employ Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Mental Health Service Line right now, this position will be placed in West Virginia. More details about this position opportunity please read the description below. Beckley WV is located amidst the picturesque Allegheny Mts. offering almost unlimited! outdoor activities, such as hiking, white water rafting, golfing and bicycling.

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):
910197

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You could be part of an important initiative to provide mental health care for our nations Veterans!

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be adding approximately 1,600 mental health clinicians - to include nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers as well as nearly 300 support staff to its existing workforce.

The

Department of Veterans Affairs

(VA) needs mental health professionals who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans.

Working for VA is one of the most! emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to d! edicate the best within you to your country's service.

If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA.

The VA is committed to hiring Veterans.

The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission. The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are

I

ntegrity,

C

ommitment,

A

dvocacy,

R

espect and

E

xcellence ("

I CARE

").

America's Veterans need you!

To find out more, go to

http://www.va.gov/jobs/

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KEY REQUIR! EMENTS

US citizenship

English language proficiency

Background/suitability investigation

Current, full, active and unrestricted registration

Physical standards - Must pass pre-employment examination

Random drug testing

DUTIES:
The mid-level provider will provide mental health services to Veterans presenting with complex medical and psychiatric disorders and the application of evidence based mental health treatments.The mid-level provider is a vital part of the multi-disciplinary mental health team providing comprehensive patient centered care.

Work schedule: Monday-Friday Administrative tour

Relocation expenses and/or incentives have not been authorized.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Physical standards - All applicants must meet the physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to employment will be required. The incumbent may be required to l! ift 45 pounds or more, walk as much as six hours of an assigned tour of! duty, stand for as much as two hours during tour of duty with repeated bending. Vision requirements for both eyes 20/30 or better with color discrimination. The incumbent must possess sound and logical clinical judgment.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship

English language proficiency (written and spoken)

Registration - Current, full, active and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia. The RN must maintain a current, full active and unrestricted registration to continue employment with the VA.

Educational requirements can be met as follows: Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State agency, and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed: a) The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC); or b) The Com! mission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). OR The completion of course work equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active, and unrestricted registration, will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing.

Nurse Practitioners must be licensed or otherwise recognized as a nurse practitioner in a State, possess a master's degree from a program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE and maintain full and current certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body (The certification must be in the specialty to which the individual is being appointed or selected), for this position Family Psychiatric and /or Mental Heal! th Nurse Practitioner or Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Prac! titioner..

PA Education and Training:
(1). A bachelor's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or

(2). Graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration which is certified by the ARC-PA and a bachelor's degree in a health care occupation or health-related science, or

(3). Graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration which is certified by the ARC-PA and a period of progressively responsible health care experience such as independent duty medical corpsman, licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, medical technologist, or medical technician. The duration of approved academic training and health care experience must total at least 5 years. As of March 12, 1993, certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants (NCCPA) is a requirement for employment. Note: Educa! tion must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the United States Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards your qualifications for this position. You can verify accreditation at the following website:

http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

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All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a certificate of foreign equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

Preferred experience requirements:
BLS and ACLS certifications must be approved by American Heart Association

Mental health experience.

References: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G6, NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated March 17, 2009.

Salary determination will be made by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on! your education, experience, and professional accomplishments.

! DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.Intentional false statements and/or deception at any point in the pre employment process, including but not limited to, content on a federal application/resume', information submitted during the credentialing process, information submitted on a background investigation, and pre employment screenings, may result in disqualification for the position or removal from federal service.

NOTE

: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the United States Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards your qualifications for this position. You can verif! y accreditation at the following website:

http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

Veteran's Preference

: When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for servic! e-connected disability.

Veterans with service-connected disabi! lity of

less than

10%, nonservice-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed SF 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and required documentation with your application materials.

For more information on Veterans' Preference, go to

http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp

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HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Complete application packages will be reviewed to determine if the basic qualifications for this position have been met. A listing of candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the hiring facility where the credentialing and privileging screening process is completed.

BENEFITS:
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered:

http://ww! w.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp

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OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

You may be required to serve a probationary period.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.

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This position starts available on: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:38:35 GMT

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