MFLC Counselor: Short Term or As Needed Coverage, Monterey, CA

Leidos•Monterey, CA

3d•$44 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) provide counseling and behavioral health expertise to military Service Members and their families. This role is designed for flexible, ready-to-serve counselors who can respond quickly to needs. Leidos seeks licensed mental healthcare providers for a flexible PRN-type schedule, offering preventative, solution-focused counseling to address issues before they escalate. Counselors may support adults or minors in various settings, including embedded with military units, supporting families, or working in schools. The Mission Ready Reserve (MRR) model allows counselors to focus on their passion for helping others without administrative burdens, with assignments being at the counselor's discretion. This specific position is a backfill for an existing MFLC on leave, serving Service Members and families at Twentynine Palms, CA, as an interim opportunity.

Requirements

A master’s degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA/PhD).
The candidate must hold a valid independent license in the mental health field from any US state or territory (LCSW, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist).
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to pass a basic background check for employment, a Child National Agency Check, and Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) clearance, commonly called a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

Face-to-face counseling to military service members and their families (individual, couples, family, and children).
Recommending appropriate referrals and handoffs based on experienced differential clinical skills to military and community resources according to the needs of military service members and their families.
Offer presentations to address social skills development and social emotional learning that is crucial for childhood early development.
Build rapport with service members, spouses, and children by attending installation and community events.
Help families and children with challenges that are particular to the military community, transitions, reoccurring moves, frequent separations, deployments, and more.