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  • Make a difference in the lives of Veterans with PTSD

    Make a difference in the lives of Veterans with PTSD

    During PTSD Awareness Month, explore rewarding VA careers that help Veterans take charge of their mental health and pursue fuller lives.

  • Discover the benefits of a VA psychiatry career at the APA virtual meeting

    Discover the benefits of a VA psychiatry career at the APA virtual meeting

    VA will host a virtual career booth at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, May 1-3 for those interested in a VA psychiatry career.

  • Explore VA career pioneering safe pain care at PAINWeek 2019

    Explore VA career pioneering safe pain care at PAINWeek 2019

    Talk with VA recruiters about healthcare careers in pain management for Veterans at PAINWeek 2019, the national conference for frontline practitioners.

  • Explore a mental health career helping Veterans at #APA2019 in Chicago

    Explore a mental health career helping Veterans at #APA2019 in Chicago

    Explore a Veterans Affairs career in mental health at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Aug. 8-11, in Chicago.

  • Psychiatrists can explore a career helping Veterans during the APA Annual Meeting in San Francisco

    Psychiatrists can explore a career helping Veterans during the APA Annual Meeting in San Francisco

    Recruiters for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are [...]

  • Explore a mental health career working with Veterans during ACA Conference and Expo 2019

    Explore a mental health career working with Veterans during ACA Conference and Expo 2019

    A career in mental health at the U.S. Department of [...]

  • Psychologists and psychiatrists interested in careers serving Veterans invited to Feb. 12 mental health virtual career fair

    Psychologists and psychiatrists interested in careers serving Veterans invited to Feb. 12 mental health virtual career fair

    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced in May [...]

  • Psychologist Dr. Alison Sweeny chose VA to practice integrated care for women Veterans

    Psychologist Dr. Alison Sweeny chose VA to practice integrated care for women Veterans

    Clinical psychologist Dr. Alison Sweeny chose a mental healthcare career [...]

  • Why did Dr. Anna choose VA for her Psychology career? For the team care approach

    Why did Dr. Anna choose VA for her Psychology career? For the team care approach

    Dr. Anna in recent years has welcomed a new type [...]

  • VA partners with philanthropic organization to increase Veterans’ access to mental health resources

    VA partners with philanthropic organization to increase Veterans’ access to mental health resources

    The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Cohen Veterans Network are partnering up to better serve Veterans in need of mental health care.

  • VA Careers Facebook chat: mental health

    VA Careers Facebook chat: mental health

    On Valentine’s Day, we’re hosting a Facebook Chat for mental [...]

  • Take a closer look at VA psychiatry careers: mental health hiring initiative

    Take a closer look at VA psychiatry careers: mental health hiring initiative

    Improving the lives of Veterans with mental health issues is [...]

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Last updated February 8, 2026

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