As part of VA’s mission to improve the lives of Veterans and their families, mental health providers have an opportunity to put their specialized skills to full use in support of the brave men and women who have served our country. At VA, mental health professionals work with all Veterans, from the oldest to those returning from recent conflicts, in an integrated health care system dedicated to providing:

1. A community dedicated to helping Veterans and their families by providing evidence-based practices for mental health treatment
2. Resources and innovative systems for creating new ways to help Veterans and their families with treatment options that are tailored for them
3. Cutting-edge technology such as telehealth, mobile heath, and more

“I’m honored to be part of the team that supports Veterans”

Olympic medalist and VA employee Natalie Dell explains why she finds her work with VA rewarding.

VA mental health professionals enjoy meaningful work and tremendous
benefits such as:

1. Opportunities to learn and use evidence-based treatments in order to provide patients with the best care available
2. Professional development support
3. Flexibility to use your license across the country
4. Robust benefits package and competitive salaries
5. No requirement for malpractice insurance

Explore the opportunities available for Psychiatrists, Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychiatric Nurses, Social Work Associates, Psychology Aides/Technicians, and Social Science Technicians.

As more Servicemembers return home each day, there comes the need for skilled mental health practitioners to help them overcome the challenges of transitioning to civilian life.

Recognizing the importance of helping this population of nearly 23 million Americans, Department of Veterans Affairs launched the Mental Health Hiring Initiative to add 1,600 mental health professionals to its existing staff of psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, licensed professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists.

Take a look at the recent developments and initiatives with mental health care at VA:

• VA Adds $5 Million to Budget to Train More Psychologists (doc)
• VA Brings Mental Health Programs to Primary Care Settings
• VA Agrees with Key Points about PTSD Treatment
• VA PTSD Psychiatrist Given Genius Award
• The Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Centers (MIRECC)
• VA's National Center for PTSD

Materials Download Center

The download center provides banner ads and fact sheets with specialized information about the mental health careers available at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Please explore the materials available and download the right tools for you and your associates.

VA Careers Twitter Chat

On March 21, VA Careers engaged in a Twitter chat with mental health professionals, industry leaders, and VA recruiters to talk about the opportunities at VA. The full conversation is below; check it out to see what you missed.