Military and Family Life Counselor - Adults or Children

Magellan HealthGA
121d$59,922 - $100,280

About The Position

These positions are in support of Fort Benning either working on base with military members and their families or in local schools with high populations of military children attending. Candidates must be local or be willing to become local and licensed at the independent level as a Social Worker (LCSW), Therapist (LMFT), or Mental Health Counselor (LPC). Provides the full breadth of MFLC consultation and counseling services to the command structure and military service members and their families at military installations. Responsible for providing MFLC services including non-medical, short-term, walk-around counseling, training/health and wellness presentations, and consultation to installation command regarding behavioral health issues with an understanding of the military unit, cultural and mission. Works closely with the Regional Supervisor/Regional Director, installation, and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is provided within scope and meets the needs of the installation. Provides non-medical, short-term, solution focused, walk-around counseling directly to eligible service and family 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. Delivers training and health and wellness presentations, participates in health fairs and other base/installation activities as requested/directed. Enters counselor activity data daily through smart phone, or web application, to assure that reporting is accurate from assigned installation, while maintaining client/service member confidentiality. Consistently visible within the brigade/regiment which allows MFLC services to be accessible. Establishes and maintains working relationships with community resources and provides appropriate linkages for service members and their families. Partners with POC to provide MFLC services in a manner that addresses the needs of the installation. Develops an effective and professional working relationship with the installation POC. Provides MFLC response to critical incidents, surge and on demand events, and special requests as directed by the POC and approved by the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) program manager. Counselor will flex schedule to respond to urgent requests as needed or at the request of the Regional Supervisor/Regional Director. Manages duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to Department of Defense (DoD) protocol and staffs the cases with Regional Supervisor/Regional Director. Communicates with Regional Supervisors and participates in regular individual and group supervision, sharing information regarding trends and issues on the installations to which the counselor is assigned. Participates in regular in-services/training, Quality Improvement committees or other contract activities as assigned/appropriate. Participates in initiatives, studies, and pilot programs as directed by the customer and/or Magellan. This includes participation in pilot program certification and training processes, completion of activity documentation, integration of pilot activities in non-medical counseling work, and the utilization of applicable technology to complete required activities. All other duties as assigned. The job duties listed above are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive of what may be expected of an employee assigned to this job. A leader may assign additional or other duties which would align with the intent of this job, without revision to the job description.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree from an accredited graduate program in a relevant field of study.
  • Valid unrestricted independent counseling license from a State, District of Columbia, US Territory or Commonwealth.
  • A minimum of 2 years of post-licensure clinical experience.
  • Intermediate-level competencies in technology and software.
  • Ability to engage and communicate with military members or children.
  • Ability to traverse various physical environments on military installations.
  • Ability to prove US Citizenship and fluency in English.
  • Understanding, sensitivity, and empathy for service members and their families.
  • Ability to develop trusting, helping relationships.
  • Pass a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Clearance.
  • Possess a valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license.

Responsibilities

  • Provides MFLC consultation and counseling services to military service members and their families.
  • Delivers non-medical, short-term, solution-focused, walk-around counseling.
  • Conducts training and health and wellness presentations.
  • Enters counselor activity data daily through smart phone or web application.
  • Establishes and maintains working relationships with community resources.
  • Provides MFLC response to critical incidents and special requests.
  • Manages duty to warn and restricted reporting situations.
  • Communicates with Regional Supervisors and participates in supervision.
  • Participates in regular in-services/training and Quality Improvement committees.
  • Engages in initiatives, studies, and pilot programs as directed.

Benefits

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

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What This Job Offers

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

Master's degree

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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