The primary objective of this qualitative case study was to explore the factors contributing to job stress among mental health providers who treat veterans diagnosed with trauma. The six participants were all licensed professional counselors in the Central Southwest who regularly treated veterans living with trauma. Data were obtained through interviews, documents, and artifacts. Through data analysis, four themes emerged: (1) understanding the emotional wounds, (2) coping mechanisms for trauma, (3) feeling overwhelmed, and (4) spirituality to improve self-efficacy. Through performance accomplishments, vicarious learning, social persuasion, and emotional arousal, Bandura's (1977) Self-Efficacy Theory was used to explore the perceptions of mental health providers and how they mitigated job stress. The research findings demonstrate the significant impact of veterans' traumatic narratives on mental health providers, leading to the re-experiencing of these events in their personal lives. Data analysis concludes that job stress stem from the impacts of grief from veteran attempted deaths and completed suicides, being underprepared and understaffed, and their inattention to self-care, such as seeking personal counselors. Implications of the study highlighted the need for site directors to develop intrusive interventions for mental health providers. Future research suggested a follow up study on veterans who are mental health providers. The study also adds data to the existing research pertaining to mental health providers' job stress. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]