Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of: psychiatry, psychology, social work, family advocacy, and nursing principles, procedures and theories; confidentiality and legal aspects of patient care; understanding of medical, nursing, and mental health terminology; psychopathology; adjustment mechanisms; substance abuse pathology; 12 core functions for substance abuse counselor certification; combat and disaster casualty care management; communication processes; critical incident stress management debriefings, specialized mental health and nursing treatment techniques; anatomy and physiology; deviant and unacceptable behavior; principles of interpersonal relationships; counseling and interviewing techniques; diagnostic nomenclature; psychopharmacology; administration and scoring of psychological tests; medical and mental health ethics; medical and clinical records administration; principles of milieu therapy; personnel, unit and clinic management; and budgeting and acquisition of supplies and equipment.
Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school is mandatory. Completion of college courses in psychology, social or behavioral sciences such as psychology, counseling, substance abuse treatment, sociology, and marriage and family is desirable.
Training. For award of AFSC 4C031, completion of the mental health service apprentice course is mandatory.
Experience. The following experience is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated. (Note: See
Explanation of Air Force Specialty Codes).
4C051. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 4C031. Also, experience administering, scoring, and reporting psychological test results; interviewing patients to obtain biopsychosocial history, personal information; and assisting professional staff to carry out prescribed treatment plan.
4C071. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 4C051. Also, experience conducting briefings, performing or supervising psychological test administration; and interviewing, and assisting in patient treatment, or substance abuse prevention and counseling.
4C091. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 4C071. Also, experience managing mental health service activities.
Other. The following are mandatory as indicated:
For entry, award, and retention of this AFSC, absence of any speech impediment, and ability to read aloud and speak distinctly.
For entry, award, and retention of these AFSCs, no record of emotional instability, personality disorder, or unresolved mental health problems.
Note: This job requires a Sensitive Job Code(SJC) of "F."
Strength Req: G
Physical Profile: 222231
Citizenship: No
Required Appitude Score : G-53(Changed to G-55, effective 1 October 2004).
Technical Training:
Course #: J3ABR4C031 002
Length (Days): 54
Location: S
