| Job Title : |
Mental health specialist |
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| Job Reference : |
usarmy |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Fri Apr 01, 2011 |
| Job category: |
Medical & Emergency, Army, Enlisted |
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| Job Description |
Assisting in the proper medical care of all Army personnel is the Army mental health specialist. This specialist assists in the management and treatment of soldiers on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Duties include:
· Gathering and organizing medical records
· Counseling and treating patients with certain mental health problems
· Assisting with the treatment of psychiatric patients and those with problems related to drug and alcohol abuse
· Dispensing medicines under the care of physicians
Training
To become an Army mental health specialist, you must complete nine weeks of basic training, which consists of basic soldiering skills, and 19 weeks of advanced individual training. Classroom and in-the-field instruction covers techniques in patient care and emergency medical concerns.
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for an Army mental health specialist should:
· Enjoy caring for others
· Communicate effectively
· Remain calm in stressful conditions
· Be interested in chemistry, biology, psychology and general science
· Be attentive to details
In time, you may achieve an advanced level of an Army mental health specialist with supervisory and training responsibilities. |
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