Veterans Desk · Florida 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Independent & Veteran-Built
Veterans Desk · Florida 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Independent & Veteran-Built
Welcome to Veterans Desk, your trusted resource for connecting dedicated healthcare professionals with opportunities to serve our nation’s veterans. This guide is tailored for clinicians and care providers interested in working in Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled Persons (ICFDDs). Whether you are a nurse, behavioral therapist, or rehabilitation specialist, this guide provides everything you need to enroll in the VA Community Care Network (CCN) and begin providing services in ICFDDs.
Submit your application through the appropriate regional administrator:
Training may include:
Visit the VHA TRAIN website for available courses.
• Your credentials and professional background will be verified
• Imaging facilities may be assessed for safety, accessibility, and regulatory compliance
Intermediate care facilities provide essential support for veterans with developmental disabilities, helping them achieve independence, manage daily activities, and improve their quality of life. Many veterans benefit from structured, supportive environments, making trained care providers crucial to their well-being.
As an ICFDD care provider in the VA CCN, your role includes:
Help veterans with developmental disabilities achieve independence and improved quality of life.
VA claims procedures reduce administrative burdens, allowing more focus on care delivery.
Work within multi-disciplinary teams, fostering teamwork and professional growth.
Contribute directly to the health, safety, and development of veterans in need.
Gain access to VA resources and evidence-based best practices in developmental and behavioral care.
Help veteran families navigate one of the most complex healthcare and service systems their children will encounter — with your expertise as the guide.
Yes, particularly for veterans in rural or underserved areas. Specify your telehealth capabilities during enrollment.
yes, behavioral interventions and therapies for developmental disabilities are covered under VA CCN guidelines.
Use VA-approved EHR systems and follow documentation standards for developmental and behavioral care.
Yes, the VA serves adults primarily but also provides care for transitional-age veterans (18–25). Include your experience with this population in your application.
Licensed Start a Career Working in Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled Persons (ICFDD) Using VA Education Benefits can begin the enrollment process through Optum (Regions 1–3) or TriWest (Regions 4–5). Veterans Desk provides education. The VA’s administrators handle enrollment.
