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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 EducationHigh school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GEDASVAB RequirementsGeneralQualifications

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.