| Job Title : |
Mental health specialist |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
Medical & Emergency, National Guard, Enlisted |
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| Job Description |
Assisting in the proper medical care of all National Guard personnel is the National Guard 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
National Guard training usually is scheduled to accommodate a member’s civilian life, whether it is for the job or school. Each member first attends Initial Entry Training. After basic training, a solider then reports for Advanced Individual Training, which may vary in length depending on your specialty. Training continues for one drill weekend each month and one annual training period, which is usually two weeks in the summer.
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for a National Guard 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 |
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