Military and Family Life Counselor - Child Development Center and School Age Center

Magellan Health • NC

122d • $59,922 - $100,280

About The Position

In this position you will work in a Child Development Center and School Age Center at Fort Bragg. Candidates must be local to the base or willing to relocate to become local and be licensed at the independent level as a Social Worker (LCSW), Therapist (LMFT), or Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC/LPC). 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 to include 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.

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-license clinical experience.
• Demonstrate intermediate-level competencies in technology and software.
• 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 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).
• Vehicle Operator's License Requirement.

Nice To Haves

• 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 Child Development Centers (CDC), youth programs and summer camps.
• Provides training and health and wellness presentations, participate 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.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with community resources focused on children and youth.
• 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 Department of Defense (DoD) protocol.
• Communicates with Regional Supervisors 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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