Mental health care is an important part of our mission to help Veterans achieve their whole health.
Psychiatrist careers at VA support the mental health of Veterans and offer rewarding employee benefits.
As a geriatrics specialist at VA, your work will have a huge impact on Veterans as they come to rely on VA’s care as they grow older.
Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and more play pivotal roles in helping Veterans address mental health issues. See which career is right for you.
There are hundreds of opportunities, both clinical and nonclinical, in our geriatrics and extended care programs. Explore this expanding field.
As our population of older and aging Veterans continues to increase, the skills provided by geriatric mental health professionals are uniquely suited to VA.
VA mental health professionals walk alongside Veterans on their journey to improve their mental health, prevent Veteran suicide.
Discover how you can make a difference in Veterans’ lives as a VA mental health practitioner at Psych Congress 2019 in San Diego.
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