Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1870 Clinical Social Worker
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Clinical social workers identify cases, provide counseling, and coordinate social service activities. They maintain connections with military and civilian resources, ensure continuity of care, consult with staff, and 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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Patient electronic medical record EMR software
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Adobe Acrobat
Civilian Career Paths
- Behavioral Health
- Public Health
- Emergency Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Bachelors Social Work Licensing Examination
- Masters Social Work Licensing Examination
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
Career Growth
- Advanced Generalist Social Work Licensing Examination
- Clinical Social Work Licensing Examination
- Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC)
- Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS)
What the Work Involves
- Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
- Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.
- Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
- Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
Related Occupations
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Mental Health Counselors
- Rehabilitation Counselors
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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