The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (NP or CNS) will operate as a licensed and skilled practitioner in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic psychiatric and substance use disorders. The APRN in this position must hold ANCC certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Care and have DEA licensure with prescriptive authority. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct p