North Carolina Psychological Association (NCPA)/24th Psychology Undergraduate Conference (Fall 2017)/VA Hospitals

Speaker: Jason Bonner Ph.D.

Types of Jobs at the VA Types of work within mental health Perks Resources
 * clinical
 * mental health
 * primary care
 * research
 * lots of funding available and University affiliation
 * and many more
 * PTSD/Trauma
 * combat trauma
 * Sexual Trauma
 * sexual abuse from fellow soldiers
 * General Trauma (non combat)
 * guilt for death of fellow soldiers
 * internships and fellowships
 * alot of benefits including paid leave
 * GS13 pay
 * A Day in the Life of a Clinical Psychologist at the VA
 * Five Reasons Psychologist Love working for VHA
 * MIRECC/CoE
 * Psychology Training
 * Standards for psychologist
 * VA Psychology Timeline