Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1870
Clinical Social Worker
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
<strong>Clinical Social Workers</strong> perform clinical social work involving case finding and counseling. Coordinate social service activities and maintains liaison with military and civilian resources. Ensure continuity of care. Provide consultation to staff. Conduct training and research.
Core Skills
- clinical assessment
- psychotherapy and counseling
- case management
- crisis intervention
- care coordination
- behavioral health referrals
- clinical documentation
- staff consultation
- training and research
Common Certifications
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager
- Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor
- Certified Case Manager
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Civilian Career Paths
- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Master of Social Work
- Licensed Master Social Worker
- Certified Case Manager
- Mental Health First Aid
Career Growth
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy 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.