Posted on Aug 26, 2020
Is there any MOS or branch as an officer that's equivalent to Mental Health Counseling?
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Hello, I'm a new graduate student in their MS3 year in ROTC that's getting a masters in Clinical Mental Health. I also plan on getting licensed as a professional counselor. My question relates to branching into something that's relevant to my degree. The only thing I can think that relates is Med Services which I understand is an overview of medical services like patient administration etc. Although I wouldn't mind branching into Med Services overall would I be able to do something relevant to counseling as a Med Services officer? The only thing I'm seeing is regarding Clinical Psychology which would mean additional years of school to gain a doctorate. Can anyone give me any information on this.? ***Also, I do understand that it up to the OML and I should be more open minded to be put into any branch, but I'm just thinking ahead regarding Med Services and would like to know my options regarding this specific branch.
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As a general rule, you cannot branch into one of the specialty branches from ROTC. There are behavioral health officer positions but require professional certification and/or licensing. Medical Service Corps would be your best bet.
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The military absolutely has clinical social workers. I've seen and worked with several. It's also generally a short AOC, Officer, in the Army. I would speak with your PMS if that's what you want to go into. They should be able to help you with that.
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Good evening sir, is that a specific to med services? Like would I be able to get that experience in med services?
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All three are AMEDD specialties, so yes, they are med specific. The easiest route is probably becoming a Nurse officer and then specializing through LTHET later on. Social Work is another route, probably the fastest (Masters level). Becoming a Psychiatrist is the most difficult route.
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