How to Apply for Mental Health Contracts With the Military

The United States Military needs mental health professionals to aid soldiers and their families with mental health concerns, such as post-traumatic stress disorder. The Department of Defense offers different contracts for a wide range of mental health needs. Independent military contracts for mental health services are tangible through locum tenens staffing firms with military contracts. Independent contracts offer opportunities to work with the military wherever it may have a need.

Instructions

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  Locate a locum tenens staffing agency in your area. Inform them that you are a mental health provider available for locum tenens work with the military.

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  Complete the application and background check. You will need to clear a military background check to be awarded any government contract. Be prepared to provide diplomas, transcripts, professional licenses and certificates to verify your qualifications for the contract.

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  Visit a Regional Procurement Technical Assistance Center (RPTAC). RPTAC has an office location in every state. These centers help contractors find specific opportunities with the government, prepare application materials and bid on specific contracts, including mental health contracts with the military.