Officer-Specialty
Clinical Social Worker
What you’ll do
- Provide social work services in various settings, including mental health, substance abuse and family advocacy
- Supervise mental health personnel and recommend training and management policies
- Perform mental health evaluations and therapy
- Provide consultation and support on policies, procedures and services to medical staff and leadership
- Conduct and participate in research appropriate to expertise
TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.
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Officer Training School
5.5 weeks
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Military Training Location
Maxwell AFB, AL
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For entry into this specialty, a Master's in Social Work from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is mandatory.
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- Knowledge of social work theories, principles, techniques and resourcesEntry-level state license
- Must possess a valid and current license by a U.S. jurisdiction at a level allowing independent clinical social work practice
- Completion of Officer Training School course
- Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday