Outstanding Benefits Care determined by patient need, not insurance regulations Competitive salaries and pay differential rates Nationwide job transfer opportunities Generous annual paid leave, including 13-26 days vacation, 13 sick days, and 10 Federal holidays Excellent health insurance and life insurance options Opportunities for education debt reduction and scholarship programs Legal liability protection covered by the Federal Government Stable, drug/smoke free work environments These are just some of the outstanding benefits of a mental health care career in VA. Get the details ...

Occupation Descriptions

Some Battles Begin after the War
Many of America's veterans struggle to readjust to life after combat. VA mental health professionals are key to helping veterans – and their families – successfully make that adjustment.

The battles some veterans face include PTSD, traumatic brain injury, depression, and other psychological problems. As a VA mental health professional, you'll help veterans take back their lives.

Excellence in Mental Health Care
VA mental health professionals are core members of the interdisciplinary care teams, working with primary care and other health care professionals in an effort to provide the best, most comprehensive care possible. The goal is to foster an integrated, collaborative care environment where innovation and state-of-the-art care are encouraged. Here are a few of the ways we are accomplishing that goal:
Evidence-Based Care
Focus on Care, Not Insurance
Interdisciplinary Care
Innovative Practices
Emphasis on Recovery

Cutting-Edge Initiatives
The following links offer a comprehensive look at some recent mental health care initiatives and developments within VA:
VA Adds $5 Million to Budget to Train More Psychologists
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