United States Army
Shakopee, MN, USA
Job Description The health care that's provided for Army Soldiers and personnel isn't limited to the physical realm. Stress due to combat situations or physical ailments can often have an effect on the mental well-being of Army Soldiers. The Mental Health Specialist, an important member of the Army health care team, assists with the management and treatment of inpatient and outpatient mental health activities. The Mental Health Specialist is primarily responsible, under the supervision of an Army psychiatrist, social worker, psychiatric nurse or psychologist, for providing mental health treatment to patients. Some of your duties as a Mental Health Specialist may include: 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 Related Civilian Jobs The skills you learn as a Mental Health Specialist will help prepare you for a future with...