What certifications or experiences are the best to have for an applicant interested in a direct commission as a social work officer?

At the pre- and post-deployments I've attended supporting with the USO that's what I've been told (most are retired military and active social workers). One of the primary reasons I wanted to go for my master's. That in addition to a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADAC - which the Federal Government recognizes) there are a lot of jobs coming up. PO3 Justin Hope - it seems like there will be a great need for SW's with military backgrounds. I believe the Major is right. I know a few interns that are with my field placement who have BSW's are going "Fast Track" in a 1-year master's program.

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Thank you for the response Maj. Gregory Mabry. I currently have my LCSW and am working as a hospital social worker at the VA hospital in Gainesville Fl. The reason I asked the original question was because I keep getting told by my recruiter that the competition for a direct commission as a social worker is very steep, and I am would like to know any certifications or additional experiences that might give me an edge over the other applicants. I have extensive case management and crisis intervention experience, and am well versed in utilizing motivational interviewing for solution focused work, but have very little actual therapy/counseling work under my belt, which I fear may make me under qualified when compared to other applicants.