Application deadline: January 31, 2024 6:00 AM
Estimated pay: $30.00 per hour
Location type: On-site
Part-Time
Role Description
Work one weekend a month, two weeks a year over the summer in the Army Reserves. The USAR Medical Battalion – Louisville, Kentucky has a vacancy for an entry level Behavioral Health Specialist. You do not require prior training or experience in this career field in order to qualify for this position. If you qualify, you will be given a date to attend the 10 week Basic training followed by the 20 week Advanced Individual Training (AIT). You would receive full time Army pay and Benefits while attending training. 17 Nationally Recognized Certifications are available with this training.
As a Behavior Health Specialist, you’ll work under the supervision of psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers to help administer mental health care to service members. You’ll conduct intake interviews and counsel patients to ensure they get the treatment they need to be productive and healthy members of the Army. Additionally, you’ll be needed to help your fellow soldiers learn to manage any existing mental health conditions, behavior problems, struggles with drugs and alcohol, and stresses that arise as part of Army service.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
- Educational: Tuition Assistance/Reserve Montgomery GI Bill/Student Loan Repayment Program
- Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Earn College Credits from Training and Certifications
- Hiring preferences in Civilian Employment with Partnership for Youth Success Program
- Training and Security Clearances can be used for Civilian Employment