42SX - Clinical Social Worker AFSC Officer

Summary

Sometimes the stresses our Airmen and their families face may feel overwhelming or difficult to overcome. Concentrating on the social aspects of health, Clinical Social Workers help individuals improve the quality of their lives. From diagnosing various issues to offering guidance and counseling, these professionals offer services their clients can rely on during their hardest times.

What You’ll Do

• Provide social work services in various settings, including mental health, substance abuse and family advocacy.
• Supervise mental health personnel and recommend training and management policies.
• Perform mental health evaluations and therapy.
• Provide consultation and support on policies, procedures and services to medical staff and leadership.
• Conduct and participate in research appropriate to expertise.

Duties

• Perform duties related to specialized field requirements.
• Support Air Force mission objectives through technical expertise.
• Develop, maintain, and implement standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with other units to accomplish mission requirements.
• Supervise and train personnel as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of social work theories, principles, techniques and resourcesEntry-level state license
• Must possess a valid and current license by a U.S. jurisdiction at a level allowing independent clinical social work practice
• Completion of Officer Training School course
• Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Training Stages

• Officer Training School: 5.5 weeks
• Military Training Location: Maxwell AFB, AL

Minimum Education

For entry into this specialty, a Master’s in Social Work from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is mandatory.

Components

• Air Force Active Duty
• Air National Guard
• Air Force Reserve