Military and Family Life Counselor - Adults or Children

Magellan Health • Havelock, NC

107d • $59,922 - $100,280

About The Position

These positions are in support of MCAS Cherry Point 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 (LCMHC/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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited graduate program in a relevant field of study to include, but not limited to, a mental health related field such as social work, psychology, marriage/family therapy, or counseling.
• 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 2 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).
• Requires ability to engage and communicate with military members or children as assigned.
• 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.
• Ability to work with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Pass a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Clearance, an Installation Records Check (IRC), Criminal Background Check, and FBI Fingerprints Check.
• Vehicle Operator's License Requirement: All contractor personnel providing counseling support at Government locations shall possess a valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.
• Manages duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to Department of Defense (DoD) protocol.
• Communicates with Regional Supervisors and participates in regular individual and group supervision.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and voluntary benefits.
• Short-term incentives may be available.
• Perks that enhance physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

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