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Mental Health Careers For Veterans

Turn your service into a new mission - start a mental health career at VA 🪖

As a Veteran, transitioning service member, or military spouse, you bring experience, discipline, and compassion that are valuable in VA mental health careers. VA offers programs and support to help you transition into meaningful roles where you can continue serving those who served.

Explore Veteran-Specific Career Programs 

⭐ Veteran and Military Spouse Talent Engagement Program (VMSTEP)

VMSTEP helps Veterans and eligible spouses find federal jobs and prepares them for career success through hiring authorities, resume assistance, and outreach events.

⭐ Transition Assistance Program (TAP)

TAP provides information, tools, and training to service members and spouses preparing for civilian careers.

TAP programs include:


⭐ SkillBridge

The Department of Defense SkillBridge program gives service members the opportunity to gain civilian work experience during their last 180 days of service through industry training, internships, or apprenticeships.

⭐ VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) 

VSOC helps Veterans, service members, and their dependents succeed in higher education and prepare for the workforce by providing VA benefits assistance and career counseling.

⭐ Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL)

VITAL supports student Veterans' success in college by connecting them to VA health care, academic support, and mental health services.

⭐ Student Veterans of America (SVA)

SVA empowers student Veterans in higher education through advocacy, leadership programs, and partnerships. 

⭐ Understanding Veterans' Preference on USAJOBS 🛡️

If you’re applying for a federal job, you may be eligible for Veterans’ preference, which gives you priority consideration.

  • USAJOBS Veterans' Preference
  • You’ll need documentation such as a DD-214 or VA disability letter when you apply.

Where to Go Next

  1. Mental Health Careers – Explore roles and career paths.
  2. Career Portal – Learn how to apply for jobs and understand the federal hiring process.
  3. Internships and Scholarships – Discover education support and training options.
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