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Army Careers ? Mental Health

April 29, 2009 By admin

If you have a special interest in mental health and psychology issues, a career path in the Army may be an avenue to explore with an Army military recruiter. As a mental health specialist or counselor, you will be providing necessary and needed mental health services to military personnel.

Mental Health Specialist

Today, there is a substantial need for mental health specialists in the Army. Military service is stressful and service members often need assistance integrating their military experiences or adjusting to civilian life. Mental health specialists provide mental health treatment and management services to soldiers on both outpatient and inpatient settings. Additionally, mental health specialists collect information including case history and medical information for medical records and maintain those records, provide counseling and treatment services, assist with the treatment of psychiatric patients and assist in the treatment of drug and alcohol abuse issues.

Some of the issues that a mental health specialist might be addressing with soldiers include depression and suicide, post traumatic stress syndrome, drug and alcohol abuse issues, feelings of loss and trauma, grief, stress, adjustment, anxiety and aggression.

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Individuals who wish to follow a career path in the Army as a mental health specialist must complete a nine week basic training course, and a 19-week specialized individual training course.

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  1. eric petersen says

    January 4, 2012 at 10:29 pm

    interested in career as mental health specialist
    with dealing with a lot of crisis in my life i would love to utilize my experience and give back to those who deserve it the most, the ones that sacrificed their mental wellbeing and served this country.

  2. Stacey Smith says

    October 5, 2012 at 11:18 am

    I am currently 36 yrs old. Previously tried to enter the Army and had some back issues. I hold a BS and am currently working on my Master’s of Science in Mental Health Counseling – are there any options for me in the Army as an officer?

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