The Behavioral Health Services (BHS) nurse shall provide services to patients with acute and/or chronic behavioral health and medical conditions. Previous behavioral health nursing is required; acute and outpatient BHS experience, knowledge of Recovery Model Principles, case management, and/or long-term care experience is also preferred. 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 patient car