PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER (263)
Conducts interviews with mal-adjusted soldiers in secure clinical material to aid in diagnosis and treatment of the difficulty.
Prepares case histories for psychiatrist, emphasizing the interplay of physical, intellectual, conscious, and unconscious factors as they pertain to patient’s difficulty in order to provide a basis for differential treatment approach. Under the direction of the psychiatrist, assists in therapy work with patients.
May obtain additional information on soldier’s social history from Red Cross or other agencies to aid in understanding present difficulty and to assist in post-discharge planning.
Should have graduate school training and experience in psychiatric social work or equivalent training and experience.
SUGGESTED SUBSTITUTES
262 Occupational Counselor
275 Classification Specialist
289 Personnel Consultant Assistant
290 Personnel Technician