Adult Counselor

Goldbelt, Inc.•Anchorage, AK

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Goldbelt Glacier is seeking qualified Adult Counselors to support the Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) program in Alaska. This position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract bid. The primary responsibility is to provide short-term, non-medical counseling and outreach to military service members and their families. Services include individual, couples, and group counseling, as well as briefings and presentations, and 'walk-around' counseling to reduce the stigma associated with seeking help. The goal is to enhance relationship strength, stress management, emotional expression and regulation, and to help participants navigate challenges unique to military life, such as marital issues, parenting, grief, adjustment to relocation, and deployments. Counselors will also conduct proactive outreach and collaborate with military points of contact to ensure services align with contract scope and installation needs. Salary and leveling will be commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Licensure at the independent practice level (LCSW, LMFT, LPC LCPC, LMHC).
Master’s degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health-related field such as social work, psychology, marriage/family therapy, or counseling.
Ability to pass all background/suitability checks, including CNACI security clearance.
Fluency in the English language.
A valid driver’s license; ability to travel locally as needed.
Thorough knowledge and experience using short term, solution focused counseling techniques.
Working knowledge of relevant military, state, federal, and local laws and resources.
A thorough understanding of the military lifestyle and experience working with military family members.
Ability to understand, apply, and maintain professional standards.
Highly developed written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Proficient in iPhone, iPad and other APPLE technology/products.
Ability to document all hours worked daily.

Nice To Haves

MFLC experience
Bilingual in Spanish
Ability to interact with military members during routine unit activities, such as physical training and military exercises.

Responsibilities

Providing face-to-face, short-term, non-medical counseling to military service members and their families.
Making appropriate referrals and handoffs to military and community resources, as needed.
Using approved training and materials to provide presentations / briefings to individuals and groups.
Providing referral resources to participants who need a greater level of care or to those that are not eligible for the MFLC program.
Providing outreach services to parents and the installation command staff.
Communicating information regarding trends and issues at assigned installation to supervisors.
Participating in regular in-service training, quality improvement committees, or other contract activities as assigned.
Submitting Activity forms daily, to show 8 hours of direct daily contact.
Reporting time daily for employer and government.