Military and Family Life Counselor - Child Development Center

Magellan Health • FL

75d • $59,922 - $100,280

About The Position

This position is in support of the Child Development Center affiliated with Tyndall AFB, FL. Candidates must be local to Tyndall AFB, FL and be licensed at the independent level as a Mental Health Counselor (LPC or LMHC), Therapist (LMFT), Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent independent licensure. 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. 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. 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 from assigned installation while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity of service/family member. Establishes and maintains working relationships with community resources focused on children and youth and provides appropriate linkages. Consistently visible within the assigned location(s) which allows MFLC services to be accessible. When working with children, counselor must abide by line-of-sight protocol. (Another adult with responsibility for the child must be able to see the counselor and child they are working with at all times.) Partners with POC to provide CYB services in a manner that addresses the needs of the installation/facility. Develops an effective and professional working relationship with the installation/facility POC. 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 and in facilities to which the counselor is assigned. Responds to critical incidents and special requests as directed by the POC and approved by the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) program manager. The CYB will flex schedule to respond to urgent requests as needed or at the request of the Regional Supervisor/Regional Director. Participates 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. 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 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.
• Ability to traverse short and/or long distances within military installations.
• Ability to comply with site-specific requirements for working at designated locations.
• Ability to prove US Citizenship and fluency 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 backgrounds.
• Pass a Child National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI) Clearance.
• 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 for school assigned counselors.

Responsibilities

• Provide Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) counseling services to children of military service members and their families.
• Deliver non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling directly to eligible children and youth.
• Conduct assessments, brief counseling, action planning, and referrals to resources.
• Support staff and personnel of Child Development Centers (CDC), youth programs, and summer camps.
• Provide training and health and wellness presentations.
• Enter counselor activity data daily through smart phone or web application.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with community resources.
• Manage duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to DoD protocol.
• Communicate with Regional Supervisors and participate in regular supervision.
• Respond to critical incidents and special requests as directed.
• Participate in regular in-services/training and Quality Improvement committees.

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