4C0X1 - MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE AFSC Enlisted

Summary

The challenges of working in the Air Force can be both physically and mentally taxing. Working with psychiatrists and psychologists, Mental Health Service specialists are responsible for ensuring that every Airman is mentally fit. These experts help evaluate and provide mental healthcare to patients around the world to help them overcome mental obstacles and issues so they can get back to their job, their lives and their mission.

What You’ll Do

• Perform intial basic assessment to obtain a patient’s clinical information.
• Administer and score psychological tests.
• Assist patients with nutritional, hygiene and comfort measures.
• Explain and interpret mental health services to patients and others.
• Perform combat and disaster casualty care procedures.
• Compile and prepare medical and administrative reports.

Duties

• Provide quality patient care and treatment according to specialty.
• Conduct medical examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain patient medical records and documentation.
• Implement preventive medicine programs and health initiatives.
• Train and supervise medical personnel as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of psychiatry, psychology and nursing principles
• Completion of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) assessment
• Completion of a standardized entry interview
• No record of emotional instability
• No evidence of personality disorder or unsolved mental health problems within the last seven years
• Absence of any speech impediment
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment

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

• Basic Military Training: 7.5 weeks
• TECHNICAL TRAINING: 66 days
• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION: Ft. Sam Houston, TX
• STATUS UPON COMPLETION: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Mental Health Services

Minimum Education

You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score. *High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB

Components

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