The Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a professional nurse with advanced clinical knowledge, certification and competence to provide professional behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, and medication management in the general mental health setting. The incumbent holds clinical privileges and practices in collaboration with the Mental Health team. 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.