68X Mental Health Specialist

About the role

Mental Health Specialists play an important role in ensuring every individual is taken care of through the care and treatment of psychiatric, drug, and alcoholic concerns. They assist the Guard's health care team with the management and treatment of inpatient and outpatient mental health care.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record patient data
• Counsel and treat patients with personal, behavioral, mental health, or substance abuse problems
• Provide bedside care in hospitals

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Qualifications

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information.

Skills

• Enjoy helping and caring for others
• Ability to communicate effectively and work under stressful conditions
• Interest in chemistry, biology, psychology, general science, and algebra
• Strong attention to detail

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable

Schedule

Training consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training.

Pay

Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Candidates may earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.