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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 as a 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. Outstanding Opportunities 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 in evolving situations where you can put your expertise and passion for others to work. Through this, you will promote unit readiness and emotional well-being of Soldiers, their family members and DA civilians. You will also attend trainings, continued education programs, seminars and conferences to meet with other social workers, collaborate on new ideas and innovation, and broaden your knowledge on best practices in the field of social work. If you choose to join the Army Reserve, you will be able to serve your country as needed while continuing to support in your community. Whether you choose Active Duty service or Army Reserve, a career as a U.S. Army Social Worker allows you to be the best you can be. Outstanding Benefits When you join the Army Medical Service Corps, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large while gaining access to invaluable opportunities, like supporting humanitarian missions, leadership training and a competitive benefit package. Benefits may include : ★ Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of 3 years while serving ★ Based on your field of concentration, you may be eligible for an accession bonus, paid over a four-year period while serving ★ Based on your field of concentration, you may be eligible for a retention bonus, paid annually while serving on Active duty only ★ Based on your field of concentration, you may be eligible for board certification pay (BCP), paid prorated monthly ★ Educational opportunities for advancement in your career field, funded by the Army (Active duty only) ★ Travel opportunities, to include humanitarian missions ★ Up to 30 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 have a Master of Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education accredited institution ★ Must have an independent license for practicing Social Work in the U.S. ★ Must be between 18 and 34 years old ★ Must be a U.S. citizen for Active Duty ★ Must have at least a permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve Have questions or want more information? To find out more information about becoming a Social Worker in the U.S. Army, visit . Contact your local Army Health Care Recruiter and learn how you can get started on your journey as an Army Social Worker.