68X Mental Health Specialist

DC Army National Guard; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

A monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Federal and State tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time work

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits available

VA home loans

Bonuses, if applicable

Drill weekend pay between $200–$250

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to support inpatient and outpatient mental health care under supervision. You will collect patient data, counsel patients, and provide bedside care within hospital settings.

Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and 20 weeks Advanced Individual Training, with paid instruction and opportunities for tuition assistance and benefits as described by the Guard.

Qualifications

• Enlistment in the Army National Guard.
• Must be at least 17 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal/moral standards.
• Citizenship requirements apply as per NATIONALGUARD.com.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record patient data under supervision.
• Counsel and treat patients with mental health or substance abuse issues.
• Provide bedside care in hospital settings as part of the care team.

Skills

Patient care

Effective communication

Stress management

Team collaboration

Interest in psychology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Medical record systems

Job description

Job Description

Being a Soldier isn’t just about physical strength. Mental toughness is also a vital component and being able to handle the stresses of the military is crucial. Mental Health Specialists play an important role in ensuring every individual is taken care of through the care and treatment of psychiatric, drug, and alcoholic concerns.

The Mental Health Specialist assists the Guard's health care team with the management and treatment of inpatient and outpatient mental health care. Under the supervision of an Army psychiatrist, social worker, psychiatric nurse, or psychologist, you will collect and record patient data; counsel and treat patients with personal, behavioral, mental health, or substance abuse problems; and provide bedside care in hospitals.

Some Of The Skills You’ll Learn

• Patient care 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
• Strong attention to detail

Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for Mental Health Specialists consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Training consists of both classroom and field work.

Benefits/Requirements

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable
• Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.