Description
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.
Core Skills
- clinical assessment and diagnosis
- case management and documentation
- electronic health record usage
- treatment planning
- crisis intervention
- confidentiality and privacy compliance
- interdisciplinary team collaboration
- program development and evaluation
- briefing and education
- counseling and interviewing
- report writing
- time management
- empathy and active listening
- ethical decision making
Common Certifications
- State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
- Trauma-Informed Care Certification
- Suicide Prevention Training (QPR or similar)
Civilian Career Paths
- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- ADMINISTRATION
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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