ENLISTED

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE

HELPING PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE CARE

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The challenges of working in the Air Force can be both physically and mentally taxing. Working with psychiatrists and psychologists, Mental Health Service specialists are responsible for ensuring that every Airman is mentally fit. These experts help evaluate and provide mental healthcare to patients around the world to help them overcome mental obstacles and issues so they can get back to their job, their lives and their mission.

  • Perform intial basic assessment to obtain a patient’s clinical information
  • Administer and score psychological tests
  • Assist patients with nutritional, hygiene and comfort measures
  • Explain and interpret mental health services to patients and others
  • Perform combat and disaster casualty care procedures
  • Compile and prepare medical and administrative reports

CAREER TASKS

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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

  • MINIMUM EDUCATION

    High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED

  • ASVAB REQUIREMENTS

    General

  • QUALIFICATIONS

    • Knowledge of psychiatry, psychology and nursing principles
    • Completion of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) assessment
    • Completion of a standardized entry interview
    • No record of emotional instability
    • No evidence of personality disorder or unsolved mental health problems within the last seven years
    • Absence of any speech impediment
    • Completion of 8.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
    • Must be between the ages of 17 and 39

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

  • BASIC MILITARY TRAINING

    8.5 weeks

  • TECHNICAL TRAINING

    66 days

  • TECH SCHOOL LOCATION

    Ft Sam Houston TX

  • STATUS UPON COMPLETION

    Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Mental Health Services

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