$40,736 – $65,599
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This VA position provides rehabilitation and counseling services to veterans in residential treatment programs, helping them address mental health, PTSD, and substance abuse issues. It suits clinically-minded professionals interested in veteran care who can work within a federal framework, with advancement potential from entry (GS-5) through full performance (GS-7).
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Experience with or education in psychology, behavioral science, or related field
- Ability to provide rehabilitation and counseling services to veterans with mental illness, PTSD, and substance abuse
- Capability to work with interdisciplinary treatment teams
- Time-in-grade requirements met as federal employee or reinstatement candidate
Nice to have
- Graduate-level education in psychology or related field
- Experience with evidence-based interventions and cognitive-behavioral techniques
- Prior federal employment at relevant grade levels