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Mental Health Specialist

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Mental Health Specialist - 68X


  • Active/Reserve:Both
  • Officer/Enlisted:Enlisted
  • Restrictions:None

Overview

The mental health specialist is primarily responsible for assisting with the management and treatment of inpatient and outpatient mental health activities.

Job Duties

  • Collect and record psychosocial and physical data
  • Assist with care and treatment of psychiatric, drug and alcohol patients
  • Counsel clients/patients with personal, behavioral or psychological problems

    • Requirements

  • Not Applicable

    • Training

    Job training for a mental health specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in-patient care. Training length varies depending on specialty.Some of the skills you'll learn are:

  • Patientcare techniques
  • Emergency medical techniques

    • Helpful Skills

  • Enjoy helping and caring for others
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work under stressful conditions
  • Interest in chemistry, biology, psychology, general science and algebra
  • High attention to detail

    • ASVAB

    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an examination that is administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. It is used to determine qualification and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

  • Skilled Technical (ST): 101

    • Compensation

  • Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

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