68X Mental Health Specialist
Location: Riverton Utah
Description: National Guard is in need of 68X Mental Health Specialist right now, this career will be placed in Utah. For complete informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. Army National Guard Soldiers are under all the stress of everyday citizens, plus bear the additional weight of military service and combat-oriented situations. This stress can understandably wear on the mental well-being of a Soldier.
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 assist with the care and treatment of patients with psychiatric, drug, and alcohol problems; coll! ect and record patient data; counsel and treat patients with p! ersonal, behavioral, or mental health problems; and provide bedside care in hospitals.
You'll be able to use your Mental Health Specialist experience to prepare for a future with civilian hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, or rehabilitation centers. With a Mental Health Specialist background, you may consider a career as a psychiatrist's assistant, a medical assistant, or a physician's aide, or even use your experience as a stepping stone to earn a higher degree.
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.
Applicants must meet minimum qual! ifications. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Benefits subject to change.
Benefits/Requirements
Benefits
Paid training
A monthly paycheck
Montgomery GI Bill
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)
Healthcare Benefits Available Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
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)
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Programs and benefits are subject to change.
This position may qualify for a bonus, ask your National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us y! our resume, with salary requirements and a resume to National Guard.
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This career starts available on: Thu, 02 Jan 2014 23:44:04 GMT