Description
The US Army Social Work Officer performs social work functions which include providing critical event debriefings, psychological autopsies, suicide prevention, clinical counseling, disaster relief, civil affairs, crisis interventions, substance abuse interventions, teaching and training, supervision, research, administration, consultation and policy development in various military setting. These functions are provided to enhance unit readiness and the emotional well-being of service members, their eligible family members, and DA civilians as appropriate. Duties are performed in CONUS and OCONUS MTOE and TDA organizations.
Core Skills
- clinical counseling
- crisis intervention
- suicide prevention program management
- critical incident stress debriefing
- case management
- program development and evaluation
- policy development
- multidisciplinary team collaboration
- training and education delivery
- research and data analysis
- documentation and recordkeeping
- conflict resolution
- stakeholder communication
- supervision and mentoring
- ethical and regulatory compliance
Common Certifications
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent state license
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP, optional)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
- Joint Commission Standards Training
Civilian Career Paths
- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- ADMINISTRATION
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Army publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.