Military And Family Life Counselor - Adult, CYB and School

Magellan Health • VA

131d • $59,922 - $100,280

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 and off military installations. These services may include non-medical counseling, training/ health and wellness presentations, consultation with parents, personnel, schools, and consultation to installation command regarding behavioral health issues affecting children and youth. CYB School counselors will be assigned to Department of Defense (DoDEA) schools and community schools and will need to have experience working in a school setting to qualify for a school position. CYB School counselors will also be assigned to 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 and the schools.

Requirements

• 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.
• A minimum of two years of post-licensure 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.
• Ability to traverse short and/or long distances within the base to both indoor and outdoor locations.
• Ability to comply with various site-specific requirements to work at designated locations.
• Ability to prove US Citizenship and must be fluent in English.
• Understanding, sensitivity and empathy for service members and their families.
• Ability to develop trusting, helping relationships with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Pass a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Clearance, Installation Records Check (IRC), Criminal Background Check, and FBI Fingerprints Check.
• Possess a valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with children and youth and specialty in child and adolescent development/psychology.
• Past work experience in a school setting to qualify for assignment.

Responsibilities

• 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, and follow-up as indicated.
• Focus on supporting the staff and personnel of DoDEA, community schools, summer camps, and providing parent training and guidance.
• Provides training and health and wellness presentations, participates in health fairs and other base/installation activities focused on children and youth.
• Enters counselor activity data daily through smart phone or web application to assure that reporting is accurate while maintaining confidentiality.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with community resources focused on children and youth and provides appropriate linkages.
• Partners with POC to provide CYB services in a manner that addresses the needs of the installation/facility.
• Manages duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to DoD protocol.
• Communicates with Regional Supervisor and participates in regular individual and group supervision.
• Responds to critical incidents and special requests as directed by the POC.
• Participates in regular in-services/training, Quality Improvement committees, initiatives, studies, pilot programs, and other contract activities as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and voluntary benefits.
• Short-term incentives may be available.
• Opportunities for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees