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Mental Health Service

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

Helping provide compassionate care

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.

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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

Interests & Skills

  1. Health & Medicine
  2. Mental Health
  3. Health Technicians & Specialists
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