Adult Assignment Ready Counselor (ARC) - MFLC
About The Position
Blue Rose Consulting Group is seeking an Assignment Ready Counselor (ARC) to provide temporary Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) coverage supporting service members and adult military family members at Naval Station Great Lakes in Illinois. This is an on-call, as-needed opportunity rather than a regularly scheduled full-time assignment. Selected candidates must complete required credentialing, screening, background investigation, and federal and installation suitability and access processes before being considered assignment-ready. Once approvals are received, ARCs may be offered coverage assignments when program needs arise, subject to availability and assignment-specific requirements. Coverage may be needed for absences, vacancies, surge requirements, and other approved program needs. Assignment duration and timing vary, from short coverage periods to longer temporary needs. Availability is confirmed before each offered assignment. Placement in the ARC pool does not guarantee assignments, minimum hours, or a regular schedule. Services may be performed only after all required approvals and assignment-specific prerequisites are satisfied.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- Master's or doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
- Active, unrestricted, independent clinical license in a U.S. state or territory; associate-level or supervised licenses do not qualify.
- Ability to provide brief, solution-focused, non-medical counseling and work independently in a military installation environment.
- Strong communication and professional judgment, with understanding of military culture and family dynamics.
- Ability to successfully complete required background investigations, suitability screening, credential verification, training, and installation access requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Previous MFLC or Department of Defense program experience.
- Experience supporting military service members and families.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
- Support service members and adult family members with deployment and reintegration, relationships, parenting, stress, grief, and military-life transitions.
- Provide individual, couple, and family consultations within the non-medical MFLC scope, referring concerns requiring clinical treatment or specialized services through approved channels.
- Provide short-term, solution-focused, non-medical counseling and consultation within the scope of the MFLC program.
- Coordinate with installation Points of Contact (POCs), program leadership, and other authorized stakeholders to meet temporary coverage needs.
- Deliver approved educational briefings, outreach, and resilience-building presentations as assigned.
- Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and required program documentation in accordance with DoD and contract requirements.
- Follow installation procedures, assigned schedules, and applicable program policies during each coverage assignment.
