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(Archived) Air Force Social Work Officer

Last Updated: 2/08/21

Job Description

Eligibility Requirements:

This specialty requires a Master’s degree in Social Work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Applicants must have the highest level of clinical license their state offers (e.g., LCSW, LISW etc.) to practice as an independent clinical provider. (IF NOT, we have the Internship program)

Job Description:

Air Force clinical social workers are a valued member of the mental health team. Through treatment, outreach, prevention, and community programs social workers utilize their knowledge and expertise to assist Airmen and their families in meeting the unique challenges of the Air Force mission and military way of life. Working in a multidisciplinary setting, Air Force social workers find opportunities for leadership that are unrivaled in civilian practice. Military social workers see the direct results of their efforts in individuals, families, and the military community while contributing to both micro and macro level practice activities. Air Force social workers work with individuals, families, and groups of people of all ages. They use their knowledge and skills to conduct clinical interviews and evaluate patients; diagnose mental disorders and formulate treatment plans; recommend administrative and medical dispositions; provide individual, couple, family and group therapy; admit, treat, and discharge patients, with physician oversight to/from inpatient substance abuse treatment programs; perform risk assessments and determine degree of danger posed by the patient; screen records and personnel for security clearances and make administrative recommendations; serve as behavioral health consultant to commanders, first sergeants and medical personnel; manage Air Force mental health programs to include Family Advocacy Program (FAP), Alcohol Drug Abuse and Treatment Prevention Program (ADAPT), and Outpatient Mental Health; and serve as an element chief and/or flight commander. In addition, Air Force clinical social workers may be involved in conducting and participating in research, serve as social work training directors, teach in family practice residency programs, or fill staff officer positions. During deployments Air Force clinical social workers use their skills to prevent and treat psychological problems in order to support and enhance the Air Force mission.


Company Details

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
The US Air Force needs highly motivated and highly qualified allied health professionals to fill the Officer ranks across the Air Force Medical Service. We have direct hire, internship, and scholarship program options.Who says you can't have a career AND an adventure at the same time? AIM HIGH! SERVE WITH CARE It’s our mission to provide our Airmen and their families with the best healthcare p...