Company Profile

Defense Health Agency

Company Overview

Practice alongside other civilian and military health care professionals at locations across the U.S. and around the world and experience the unique professional opportunities and benefits that can be found with the Defense Health Agency.

The U.S. Defense Health Agency (DHA) is comprised of civilian health care professionals employed by the U.S. Government. DHA employees serve our country by caring for military service members but are not subject to military requirements such as "boot camp," military uniforms, or deployment.

Benefits

Defense Health Agency (DHA) employees experience satisfying careers while enjoying the freedom of flexible work schedules and opportunities to grow professionally. Learn more about how you can benefit from a civilian career at DHA.

Salaries
-Competitive salaries with annual pay adjustments
-Eligibility for recruitment, retention, and relocation bonuses
-Tenure eligibility after three years
-3-tier retirement savings plan with contributions matched 100% by your employer up to 5%

Career Growth
-Eligibility for paid, on-the-job training
-Tuition reimbursement
-Patient case diversity
-State-of-the-art medical facilities
-Positions in more than 500 facilities nationwide
-Advancement through global assignments and relocation

Health Insurance
-Extensive health, dental, and vision insurance options
-Health care costs shared with employer
-Flexible spending accounts to cover dependent and health care expenses
-Largest group long-term care insurance program in the country
-Eligibility for Medicare

Additional Perks and Incentives
-10 paid holidays during the calendar year
-13 to 26 days of vacation annually that carry over each year up to 240 hours
-13 days of accruable sick leave each year
-Travel discounts and access to vacation resorts
-Free gym memberships
-Child and elder care resources
-Employee assistance and child care support programs
-Adoption information and incentives programs

Positions Available
  • 13 days ago

    Social Worker (Clinical) 2026-9191

    Defense Health Agency - Fort Sill, OK, United States

    OverviewSocial Worker (Clinical) at Reynolds Army Health Clinic, Fort Sill. Special incentives include:Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Fort Sill is a United States post north of Lawton, Oklahoma, about 85 miles (136.8 km) southwest of Oklahoma City and 50 miles north ...

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  • 13 days ago

    Social Worker (Clinical) 2026-9072

    Defense Health Agency - San Diego, CA, United States

    OverviewSOCIAL WORKER (CLINICAL) - (GS-0185-12) - Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CABenefits: https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits/ Downtown San Diego is located on San Diego Bay. Balboa Park encompasses several mesas and canyons to the northeast, surrounded by older, dense urban communities including Hillcrest and North Park. To the east and southeast lie City Heights, the College Area, and Southeast San Diego. To the north lies Mission Valley and Interstate 8. The communities north ...

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  • 13 days ago

    CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT) 2025-8792

    Defense Health Agency - Fort Riley, KS, United States

    OverviewClinical Psychologist (Behavioral Health Consultant) Custer Hill, Irwin AMC Ft Riley, KS About the Position:This position is located at Irwin Amry Community Hospital in Fort Riley, Kansas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation position Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. Irwin Army Community Hospital (IACH) at Ft Riley is uniquely located in the rolling Flint Hills ...

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  • 13 days ago

    CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT) 2025-8756

    Defense Health Agency - Fort Wainwright, AK, United States

    OverviewCLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT) - Bassett Army Community Hospital, Fort Wainwright Alaska.About the Position:One position is located at Bassett Army Community Hospital, Fort Wainwright Alaska. One position is located at Soldier Centered Medical Home, Fort Richardson Alaska. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Fort ...

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  • 13 days ago

    Social Worker 2025-8565

    Defense Health Agency - Ft. Riley, KS, United States

    OverviewClinical Social Worker, Irwin AMC Ft Riley, KSAbout the Position:This position is located at Irwin Army Community Hospital, Fort Riley, Kansas. Special incentives include: Special incentives include: Recruitment/Relocation Incentives may be authorized; Student loan repayment may be authorized; Advance In-Hire may be authorized; Enhanced Leave Accrual may be authorized Fort Riley, KansasIrwin Army Community Hospital (IACH) at Fort Riley is uniquely located in the rolling Flint Hills ...

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  • 13 days ago

    SOCIAL WORKER (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT) 2025-9010

    Defense Health Agency - Tacoma, WA, United States

    OverviewSOCIAL WORKER (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT) About the Position:This position is located in the Madigan Army Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Tacoma, Washington. Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest on the Puget Sound, in Washington State, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is near the city of Lakewood, 10 minutes from Tacoma and 20 minutes from Olympia, the state capitol. JBLM is situated in a key location along Interstate 5, allowing easy access to Seattle, Tacoma, and ...

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  • 19 days ago

    Practical Nurse GS-0620-06

    Defense Health Agency - Fort Polk, LA, United States

    Living in Leesville, LA is a wonderful experience. This small city of about 6,000 people offers a unique rural charm and plenty of outdoor activities to explore. Residents can enjoy the nearby lakes and woods for fishing, camping, hiking, and all other sorts of outdoor adventures. The city also boasts numerous attractions such as the local museum, library, and performance venues, providing the community with a variety of cultural activities to take part in. There is also a wide selection of ...

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  • 19 days ago

    Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner /Neonatal) GS-0610-12

    Defense Health Agency - Fort Liberty, NC, United States

    This position is located at WOMACK Army Medical Center in Fort Liberty, NC. This is an employed civilian Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal) position that affords job security, a competitive salary, bonuses, moving expenses, full malpractice coverage, up to 26 days paid vacation, 11 days paid Federal Holidays, a sick leave benefit, CME opportunities, and a first-class health and retirement benefit package. Named after Medal of Honor recipient, PFC Bryant H. Womack, we are a fully accredited ...

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  • 19 days ago

    Advanced Practice Nurse (Family Medicine)

    Defense Health Agency - Fort Riley, KS, United States

    Irwin Army Community Hospital (IACH) at Fort Riley is uniquely located in the rolling Flint Hills region of Northeast Kansas. Nestled between Junction City (pop. 25,000) and Manhattan (pop. 57,000), the local area has an abundance of outdoor activities where you with unlimited opportunities to fish, hike, swim, and explore! Enjoy BigXII college sports and entertainment at Kansas State University in Manhattan; as well as a thriving night life. Experience travel simplified at the Manhattan ...

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  • 19 days ago

    Practical Nurse (Family Medicine)

    Defense Health Agency - Hunstville, AL, United States

    This position is located at Fox Army Health Clinic, Redstone Arsenal, Hunstville, AL. Fox Army Health Center (FAHC) provides access to quality and cost-effective primary care for patients while maintaining a state of readiness for mobilization. The mission of the health center is Provide responsive, innovative and reliable health services, influencing health to improve readiness, save lives and advance wellness in support of the force, military Families, and all those entrusted to our care. ...

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