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The AMERICAN RED CROSS is responsible for social service in Naval and Army General and Station Hospitals both here and abroad, and in psychiatric units

in Naval and Marine Corps Training Stations. Psychiatric social workers are needed for the psychiatric services in these hospitals and units and may also be used as field directors in general hospitals and assistant field directors in station hospitals. This psychiatric service is largely concerned with diagnosis and military disposition. The psychiatric social worker, through Red Cross channels, provides the psychiatric social history and assists with the patient's readjustment after discharge through interpretative letters to the Red Cross chapter in his home community. Salaries range from $150 to $225 per month, depending on the qualifications of the worker and her responsibilities. For foreign assignments the salary is $225 plus $45 flat maintenance, transportation and insurance, irrespective of location. All types of positions call for the personal qualifications of adaptability, tact, dignity, graciousness, racial and religious tolerance, a well-groomed and attractive appearance, and unquestioned loyalty to the United States. The number desired can only be an estimate, and will depend upon military developments; and requirements of training and experience will be determined by the needs and how they can be met. Applications for foreign service should be addressed to the Director of Personnel, American National Red Cross, Washington, D. C. For service in this country, to the Directors of Personnel in the following Area offices: Eastern Area, A.R.C., 615 North St. Asaph St., Alexandria, Virginia; Midwestern Area, A.R.C., 1709 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri; Pacific Area, A.R.C., Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California.