Psychiatric Aide, Behavioral Health Specialist (68X)

Job overview

The Psychiatric Aide, Behavioral Health Specialist role is onsite in Houston, TX, as an enlistment position with the U.S. Army. Compensation is not specified. The role supports mental health care for service members under the supervision of psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers. The specialist conducts intake interviews and counsels patients to help them access appropriate treatment. The role also helps fellow soldiers manage mental health conditions, behavioral concerns, substance-related struggles, and stresses associated with Army service.

What you'll do

• Conduct intake interviews
• counsel patients
• support access to mental health treatment
• help soldiers manage mental health conditions, behavior problems, drug and alcohol struggles, and service-related stress
• work under the supervision of psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

psychiatric aide

behavioral health specialist

68x

mental health care

patient counseling

army enlistment

entry level

no experience necessary

houston tx

u.s. army

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Potential enlistment and re-enlistment bonuses, Thrift Savings Plan, pension eligibility after 20 years, medical, dental, and vision care, tuition assistance, GI Bill, student loan repayment assistance, housing allowance, on-base housing access, and career training.

Why this role

Entry-level position with no experience necessary. Enlistment requirements include U.S. citizenship or permanent residency with a valid Green Card, age 17–34, high school diploma or GED, and meeting stated Army eligibility requirements. Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training.

About the employer

U.S. Army is hiring for this role. Industry: National Security. Sector: 92.