The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is dedicated to supporting the mental health of Veterans at every stage, from transitioning out of the military to adjusting to civilian life. Each and every day, VA psychiatrists work as part of interdisciplinary teams that provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care tailored to each Veteran\u2019s unique needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s take a closer look at how VA psychiatrists serve our nation\u2019s heroes and how you can join our team.<\/p>\n
VA psychiatrists collaborate closely with psychologists, social workers, nurses and other health professionals to address their patients\u2019 whole health<\/a>. Together, they manage a range of mental health conditions, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, substance use disorders and others. This team approach ensures Veterans receive coordinated, high-quality care\u2014no matter where they live.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Evidence-based treatments are scientifically tested courses of treatment that have proven effective\u00a0for a particular mental health condition. VA psychiatrists tailor evidence-based treatments<\/a> to each Veteran\u2019s needs, priorities, values, preferences and goals. It\u2019s a top priority at VA to provide the best treatment, while showing respect, care and consideration for each individual Veteran.\u00a0<\/p>\n With one of the largest integrated mental health care programs in the nation, VA offers psychiatrists the chance to work across a variety of clinical settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient units, telehealth services<\/a> and specialized programs for trauma and addiction recovery. VA also supports continuing education, research opportunities and leadership development\u2014empowering psychiatrists to grow professionally while advancing the field of Veteran mental health care.\u00a0<\/p>\n VA is always looking for qualified, caring psychiatrists to join our team, and we take pride in offering employee benefits and support that allow our providers to more fully concentrate on their patients.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cIf you\u2019re interested in a certain area, they\u2019ll support and reinforce efforts to get you there. I\u2019d always encourage blossoming practitioners to consider a career with VA,\u201d said Dr. Aaron Short<\/a>, psychiatrist.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\nEvidence-based treatments\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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