Social Worker

You can gain the unique experience needed to enhance your career when you become a social worker and officer on the U.S. Army Reserve health care team. By working in your community and serving when needed, you’ll provide a wide range of services to our Soldiers and their families that are designed to improve their lives.

Benefits include:

 – Paid continuing education and training

 – Non-contributory retirement benefits at age 60 with 20 years of qualifying service

 – Low-cost life and dental insurance

 – Travel opportunities, including humanitarian missions

 – Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges

 – Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k)

 – Privileges that come with being an officer in the U.S. Army Reserve

 – Training to become a leader in your field

Requirements include:

 – Master’s degree in social work from an accredited program acceptable to the Surgeon General

 – Professional unrestricted license (LCSW)

 – Between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver)

 – Permanent U.S. residency