; and (2) each vacant position in the Department of Veterans Affairs for a mental health professional. (b) Qualified applicant If the Secretary determines that an applicant for a vacant position listed in the database established under subsection (a) is qualified for such position but does not select the applicant for such position, the Secretary, at the election of the applicant, may consider the applicant for other similar vacant positions listed in the database for which the applicant is qualified. (c) Prolonged vacancies If the Secretary does not fill a vacant position listed in the database established under subsection (a) after a period determined appropriate by the Secretary, the Secretary— (1) may ensure that applicants described in subsection (b) are considered for such position; and (2) may use the database established under subsection (a) to assist in filling such position. (d) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the use and efficacy of the database established under subsection (a). 7. Training for human resources professionals of Veterans Health Administration on recruitment and retention (a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall provide to human resources professionals of the Veterans Health Administration training on how to best recruit and retain employees of the Veterans Health Administration, including with respect to any recruitment and retention matters that are unique to the Veterans Health Administration pursuant to chapter 74 of title 38, United States Code, or other provisions of law. (b) Virtual training Training provided under this section shall be provided virtually. (c) Amount of training The Secretary shall ensure that each human resources professional of the Veterans Health Administration receives the training described in subsection (a)— (1) as soon as practicable after being hired by the Secretary as a human resources professional