Reserve Mental Health Nurse

Summary

Psychiatric / Behavioral Health Nurse

Job Overview

As a Psychiatric / Behavioral Health Nurse, you will help provide comprehensive mental health care for Soldiers, their families, and military retirees. You will also care for those in emotional distress. Your responsibilities may include patient counseling, crisis intervention, medication management, and group therapy.

At a Glance

• Career Type: Officer
• Service Options:
  • Active Duty
  • Army Reserve
  • Army National Guard
• Experience Level: Entry Level

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen by the time you commission as an Officer
• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Possess a valid nursing license
• Be eligible for a Secret Security Clearance

Skills You'll Learn

• Data Collection
• Patient Care
• Counseling Patients and Clients

Job Description

Psychiatric / Behavioral Health Nurse

Job Overview

As a Psychiatric / Behavioral Health Nurse, you will help provide comprehensive mental health care for Soldiers, their families, and military retirees. You will also care for those in emotional distress. Your responsibilities may include patient counseling, crisis intervention, medication management, and group therapy.

At a Glance

• Career Type: Officer
• Service Options:
  • Active Duty
  • Army Reserve
  • Army National Guard
• Experience Level: Entry Level

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen by the time you commission as an Officer
• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Possess a valid nursing license
• Be eligible for a Secret Security Clearance

Skills You'll Learn

• Data Collection
• Patient Care
• Counseling Patients and Clients