Military and Family Life Counselor - Adult- Child Youth and School

Magellan Health • Eustis, FL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This position has the primary responsibility of providing the full breadth of Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) counseling services to children of all ages of military service members and their families at military installations, including civilian expeditionary work force and their families (when activated). These services may include non-medical counseling, training/health and wellness presentations, consultation with parents, personnel at child development centers, and consultation to installation command regarding behavioral health issues affecting children and youth. CYB counselors will be assigned to child development centers, youth programs, summer camps, and on demand assignments. The counselors work closely with the installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is provided within scope and meets the needs of the installation. This role provides non-medical, short-term, solution focused counseling directly to eligible children and youth of service members at assigned primary and secondary locations. Services include assessment, brief counseling and consultation, action planning, referral to resources (assuring linkage as appropriate), and follow-up as indicated. CYB counselors will also have a focus on supporting the staff and personnel of Child Development Centers (CDC), youth programs and summer camps (if available/assigned) as well as providing parent support, training, and guidance. The counselor provides training and health and wellness presentations, participates in health fairs and other base/installation activities focused on children and youth. They enter counselor activity data daily through smart phone or web application while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity. The counselor establishes and maintains working relationships with community resources focused on children and youth and provides appropriate linkages, and is consistently visible within assigned locations. When working with children, line-of-sight protocol must be observed. The counselor partners with POC to provide CYB services, develops professional working relationships with POCs, manages duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to Department of Defense (DoD) protocol, and staffs cases with Regional Supervisor/Regional Director. They communicate with Regional Supervisors, participate in regular individual and group supervision, respond to critical incidents and special requests, and flex their schedule for urgent requests. Participation in regular in-services/training, Quality Improvement committees, initiatives, studies, pilot programs, and other contract activities as assigned is also required.

Requirements

• Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to become local and licensed at the independent level as a Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-R or LICSW-CP), Mental Health Counselor (LPC or LMHC), or Therapist (LMFT) or equivalent independent licensure.
• Master’s Degree from an accredited Graduate Program in a Mental Health related field.
• Valid unrestricted independent counseling license from a State, District of Columbia, US Territory or Commonwealth that grants authority to provide counseling services as an independent practitioner.
• A minimum of two years of post-license clinical experience.
• Demonstrate intermediate-level competencies in technology and software (i.e., Microsoft Suite, Internet navigation, Smartphone/Tablet and application navigation, video-conferencing platform navigation).
• Ability to engage and communicate with military members or children as assigned, in order to accomplish job functions, and to respond quickly to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation and/or within a school setting.
• Ability to traverse short and/or long distances within the base to both indoor and outdoor locations, to maneuver through rugged, outdoor or uneven locations (e.g., steep inclines, stairs, grass), and work in outdoor weather and other military base conditions.
• Comply with various site-specific requirements to work at designated locations (e.g., certain current immunizations or vaccinations and provide record of receipt).
• Ability to prove US Citizenship and must be fluent in English.
• Understanding, sensitivity and empathy for children, service members and their families.
• Ability to develop trusting, helping relationships.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Pass a Child National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI) Clearance and an Installation Records Check (IRC), Criminal History Background Check and FBI Fingerprints Check.
• Possess a valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license (unless specifically waived by the FEDSIM COR).
• May be required to pass all tests for and obtain a U.S. military vehicle operator’s permit for commercial sedans and similar, for use at Temporary Duty (TDY) locations, if required.
• Meet the Magellan MFLC CYB criteria for experience with children and youth and specialty in child and adolescent development/psychology.
• School assigned counselors must have past work experience in a school setting to qualify for assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide the full breadth of Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) counseling services to children of all ages of military service members and their families at military installations to include civilian expeditionary work force and their families (when activated).
• Provide non-medical counseling, training/health and wellness presentations, consultation with parents, personnel at child development centers, and consultation to installation command regarding behavioral health issues affecting children and youth.
• Be assigned to child development centers, youth programs, summer camps, and on demand assignments.
• Work closely with the installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is provided within scope and meets the needs of the installation.
• Provide non-medical, short-term, solution focused counseling directly to eligible children and youth of service members at assigned primary and secondary locations.
• Services include assessment, brief counseling and consultation, action planning, referral to resources (assuring linkage as appropriate), and follow-up as indicated.
• Focus on supporting the staff and personnel of Child Development Centers (CDC), youth programs and summer camps (if available/assigned) as well as providing parent support, training, and guidance.
• Provide training and health and wellness presentations, participate in health fairs and other base/installation activities focused on children and youth.
• Enter counselor activity data daily through smart phone or web application to assure that reporting is accurate from assigned installation while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity of service/family member.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with community resources focused on children and youth and provides appropriate linkages.
• Be consistently visible within the assigned location(s) which allows MFLC services to be accessible.
• Abide by line-of-sight protocol when working with children (another adult with responsibility for the child must be able to see the counselor and child they are working with at all times).
• Partner with POC to provide CYB services in a manner that addresses the needs of the installation/facility.
• Develop an effective and professional working relationship with the installation/facility POC.
• Manage duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to Department of Defense (DoD) protocol and staffs the cases with Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.
• Communicate with Regional Supervisors and participate in regular individual and group supervision, sharing information regarding trends and issues on the installations and in facilities to which the counselor is assigned.
• Respond to critical incidents and special requests as directed by the POC and approved by the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) program manager.
• Flex schedule to respond to urgent requests as needed or at the request of the Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.
• Participate in regular in-services/training, Quality Improvement committees, initiatives, studies, pilot programs other contract activities as assigned/appropriate as directed by the customer and/or Magellan.
• Complete pilot program certification and training processes, activity documentation, integration of pilot activities in non-medical counseling work, and utilization of applicable technology to complete required activities.
• Understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position.
• Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
• Eligible for short-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees