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The Registered Nurse - Mental Health Intensive Case Manager (MHICM) will provide community-based case management services for Veterans diagnosed with a serious mental illness. The MHICM RN will engage the Veteran in a self-directed and meaningful Recovery plan through in-home case management. The Registered Nurse MHICM functions autonomously under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and under the direction of the MHICM program coordinator. He/She collaborates with the Veteran and interdisciplinary team members to develop a plan of care based on individual/family assessment and needs. The mission of the MHICM program is to provide community-based comprehensive services to Veterans in their homes and communities of residence. The goal of the program is to provide intensive case management services to improve the quality of life for assigned Veterans with serious mental illness (SMI) while reducing inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. The nurse will be responsible for providing these community-based case management services that include, but are not limited to, evaluating care provided to the Veterans, maintaining medication schedules, doing health assessments, providing intramuscular (IM) medication, providing support, and providing education on daily living functions through frequent direct contacts with Veterans. The nurse is responsible for linking Veterans to other VA programs and community resources to promote independence and recovery while living in the community. The incumbent completes all required program documentation, and develops comprehensive treatment plans following a recovery model of care. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required