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68X Behavioral Health Specialist — Civilian Career Guide

Assists in providing mental health treatment and counseling services. Conducts screening assessments, facilitates group therapy, and supports soldiers with behavioral health issues.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$58,380.00

AVG SALARY

$51,058.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Psychiatric Technician

SOC 29-2053

$38,430.00

median/yr

Substance Abuse Counselor

SOC 21-1011

$53,710.00

median/yr

Mental Health Counselor (with degree)

SOC 21-1014

$53,710.00

median/yr

Social Worker (with MSW)

SOC 21-1023

$58,380.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Mental health assessmentCrisis interventionGroup therapy facilitationCase managementSubstance abuse treatmentPatient documentation

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

CADC

LPC (with degree)

LCSW (with MSW)

Certified Peer Specialist

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68XArmyMedical

68X Behavioral Health Specialist — Civilian Career Guide

Assists in providing mental health treatment and counseling services. Conducts screening assessments, facilitates group therapy, and supports soldiers with behavioral health issues.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$58,380.00

AVG SALARY

$51,058.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Psychiatric Technician

SOC 29-2053

$38,430.00

median/yr

Substance Abuse Counselor

SOC 21-1011

$53,710.00

median/yr

Mental Health Counselor (with degree)

SOC 21-1014

$53,710.00

median/yr

Social Worker (with MSW)

SOC 21-1023

$58,380.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Mental health assessmentCrisis interventionGroup therapy facilitationCase managementSubstance abuse treatmentPatient documentation

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

CADC

LPC (with degree)

LCSW (with MSW)

Certified Peer Specialist

Translate Your 68X Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Behavioral Health Specialist skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Army veterans.