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Military Mental Health Caseworkers
Median Salary
88,044
Workforce Count
1,222
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Mental health caseworkers assess, diagnose, and treat psychological conditions. They implement initial mental health assessment procedures including standardized psychological testing, clinical interviewing, and substance abuse evaluations. They monitor, record, and report on patient progress. Mental health caseworkers conduct and/or provide individual and group counseling. They supervise and support caring for individuals with acute and post-traumatic stress reactions.
What is the work environment like?
Mental health caseworkers usually work in offices or clinics.
How many people have this role in the Military?
1,222
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$135,993
2 Years
$101,217
6 Years
$135,993
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Mental health caseworkers develop skills in meeting the social and psychological needs of service members primarily through on-the-job learning in various healthcare environments. Training content may include:
- Orientation to counseling and social service programs
- Interviewing and counseling methods
- Treatments for drug and alcohol abuse
- Psychological testing techniques
- Psychiatry, psychology, and nursing principles
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Counseling Psychology
- Clinical/Medical Social Work
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
- Trauma Counseling
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What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Psychology
- Therapy and Counseling
- Customer and Personal Service
- Education and Training
- English Language
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Social
You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
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