68X Mental Health Specialist

DC Army National Guard; Springfield (OH); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid training

A monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Health care benefits

Zusammenfassung

The DC Army National Guard is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to support inpatient and outpatient mental health care under supervision of an Army psychiatrist, social worker, psychiatric nurse, or psychologist. You will collect patient data, counsel and treat individuals with mental health or substance abuse concerns, and provide bedside care in hospitals.

Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, with paid instruction and tuition assistance

Qualifikationen

• Must enlist in the Army National Guard.
• Age 17–35.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Pass a physical exam.
• Citizenship requirements per NATIONALGUARD.com.

Aufgaben

• Assist health care team with mental health care.
• Collect and record patient data.
• Counsel and treat patients with mental health or substance abuse concerns.
• Provide bedside care in hospitals.

Kenntnisse

Patient care techniques

Emergency medical techniques

Enjoy helping others

Effective communication under stress

Chemistry interest

Biology interest

Psychology interest

General science interest

Algebra interest

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

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.