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Enlisted
Substance abuse caseworkers provide individual and group counseling, perform crisis intervention, and offer education and counseling related to substance abuse. They perform urinalysis screenings and conduct assessments and interviews. They develop treatment plans and provide assistance to leaders in addressing issues related to substance abuse. They prepare summary reports and maintain patient progress data, and are responsible for implementing prevention, outreach, and educational programs related to alcohol and drug abuse for members of the Military and their families.
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Substance abuse caseworkers develop skills in meeting the social and psychological needs of service members primarily through on-the-job learning in various healthcare environments. Training content may include: