Overview
The Behavioral Health Specialist is primarily responsible for assisting with the management and treatment of inpatient and outpatient mental health activities.
Job duties
- Collect and record psychosocial and physical data
- Assist with care and treatment of psychiatric, drug, and alcohol patients
- Counsel clients/patients with personal, behavioral, or psychological problems
Training
Job training for a Behavioral Health Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 17 weeks and 4 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, TX, including practice in-patient care. Training length varies depending on specialty. Some of the skills you'll learn are: Patient care techniques Emergency medical techniques
Required ASVAB score
Skilled Technical (ST): 101 Learn more about the ASVAB .
Helpful skills
- Interest in helping and caring for others
- Ability to communicate effectively and work under stressful conditions
- Interest in chemistry, biology, psychology, general science, and algebra
- High attention to detail
Civilian career relevance
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, or rehabilitation centers. With a Behavioral Health Specialist background, you may consider a career as a psychiatrist's assistant, a medical assistant, or a physician's aide.
Recruiter verification required. North Dakota availability, qualifications, training length, incentives and service terms can change.
Source: Army National Guard career record · Updated 2023-07-18