Military Medical Career Pathway
Army 
Mental health specialist 
The mental health specialist is responsible for assisting with the management and treatment of inpatient and outpatient mental health activities. They collect and record psychosocial and physical data, assist with care and treatment of psychiatric, drug and alcohol patients, and they counsel clients/patients with personal, behavioral or psychological problems.

Salary 
$20,000-$50,000
Housing 
$16,164
Food allowance 
$3,900
Special pay 
$1,800
Tax advantages 
$2,716
Health care : included 
Net income 
$53,960

Education
• Undergraduate work: earn a bachelor's degree in counseling (4 years)
• Graduate work: earn a master's degree in counseling (5-6 years)
• PHD or doctoral  work: earn a doctorate in counseling (7-8 years) 
In order to be accepted as an army mental health specialist, applicants should have a minimum ASVAB score of 101 in the skilled technical area
They must complete 10 weeks of basic combat training and 20 additional weeks of advanced individual training 

Demand or need for this profession 

We are in more need of mental health specialists because many people need them. For example some of our solders. Some of them have trouble adjusting to military life and others just need help with coping. 

Reflection 

I am interested in this career. i would like to help people, especially our veterans and current soldiers, even if its just by listening and being there for them.