Social Worker

U.S. Army Social Workers use their skills to enhance unit readiness and the well‑being of Soldiers and their families If you are a practicing professional social worker and want to combine your specialized skills with the desire to serve your Nation’s heroes, a career as an Army Social Worker might be the one for you. As a social worker for the U.S. Army or Army Reserve, you will provide direct services to help improve the mental well‑being of our Soldiers and their families. Your responsibilities may include teaching, training, supervision, research, administration, crisis intervention and policy development, and you will promote unit readiness and emotional well‑being of Soldiers, their family members and Department of the Army civilians. You will also attend trainings, continuing education programs, seminars, and conferences to meet with other social workers, collaborate on new ideas and innovation, and broaden your knowledge of best practices in the field of social work. Whether you choose Active Duty service or Army Reserve, a career as a U.S. Army Social Worker allows you to be your best self while supporting your community. Joining the Army Medical Service Corps gives you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large, while gaining access to leadership training, humanitarian missions, and a competitive benefit package. Benefits Repayment of qualified education loans to lenders, paid annually over a maximum of three years while serving Eligibility for an accession bonus, paid over a four‑year period while serving (based on your field of concentration) Eligibility for a retention bonus, paid annually while serving on Active Duty only (based on your field of concentration) Eligibility for board certification pay (BCP), paid prorated monthly (based on your field of concentration) Educational opportunities for advancement in your career field, funded by the Army (Active Duty only) Travel opportunities, including humanitarian missions Up to thirty days of paid vacation earned annually Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System No‑to‑low‑cost medical and dental care for you and your family Commissary and post‑exchange shopping privileges Specialized training to become a leader in medicine Eligibility Requirements Must hold a Master of Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education accredited institution Must have an independent license to practice Social Work in the United States Must be between eighteen and thirty‑four years old Must be a U.S. citizen for Active Duty Must have at least permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve #J-18808-Ljbffr Army Healthcare