Short Term or As Needed Coverage - MFLC Counselor - Fort Johnson, Louisiana

Leidos • Leesville, LA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) provide non-medical counseling services to military Service Members and their families. This role is designed to be flexible, supporting needs on an as-needed basis without the complexities of insurance or extensive paperwork. MFLCs act as a first line of defense for mental health, offering preventative and solution-focused approaches to 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 position emphasizes enhancing operational readiness and family resiliency by addressing issues such as relationships, stress management, parenting, financial concerns, and deployment-related challenges. Special considerations apply for roles supporting Special Operations Command (SOCOM), requiring additional clearances due to the sensitive nature of the work and the high-pressure environments Service Members operate in. Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) MFLCs focus on supporting children and youth, providing guidance to staff and parents, and modeling behavior management techniques. The MFLC model allows counselors to concentrate on their counseling practice and the Service Members and families they support, with intuitive reporting tools and no insurance filing or treatment plans required.

Requirements

• A master’s degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA/PhD).
• Hold a valid independent license in the mental health field from any US state or territory (LCSW, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist).
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Special Operations Command (SOCOM) personnel and families.
• Experience working within a school setting or Child Development Center (CDC).

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face counseling to military service members and their families (individual, couples, family, and children).
• Recommend appropriate referrals and handoffs based on experienced differential clinical skills to military and community resources.
• Offer presentations to address social skills development and social emotional learning.
• Build rapport with service members, spouses, and children by attending installation and community events.
• Help families and children with challenges particular to the military community, such as transitions, moves, separations, and deployments.

Benefits

• Unlimited and free CEUs through a Leidos affiliate.
• Reimbursement for job-related license renewal fees.
• Eligibility to participate in 401K retirement plan.
• Referral incentives.
• Access to health and wellness programs with cashback incentives.
• Access to Leidos’ Employee Discount Program and exclusive discount marketplace.
• Relocation assistance may be available for specific roles.
• Daily mileage reimbursement may be available depending on location, role and circumstances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level