The Chief - Mental Health Nursing Service reports directly to and is accountable to the Associate Director, Patient Care Services. The Chief - Mental Health Nursing Service is accountable for the management and supervision of assigned programs and manages the personnel and resources within the service areas designated by the Associate Director, Patient Care Services. The Chief - Mental Health Nursing Service functions as the Acting Associate Director, Patient Care Services as needed. Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredit