Short Term or As Needed Coverage, MFLC Counselor, Fort Irwin California

Leidos•Barstow, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) are the first line of defense for our Service Members’ mental health. This role involves providing counseling services that are preventative in nature, addressing issues before they become greater challenges. Counselors may support adults or minors in various settings, including being embedded with military units, supporting military families, or working within a school setting. The Mission Ready Reserve (MRR) model allows counselors to focus on helping others without administrative burdens, with assignments being at the discretion of the counselor. The need in this location is for Adult Positions, SOCOM Positions, CYB, School and Child Development Positions.

Requirements

A master’s degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA/PhD).
Licensure to practice at the independent practice level (LCSW, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist) in a state or territory of the United States.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to pass a basic background check for employment, a National /Child National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) clearance, commonly called a Public Trust clearance.
Must obtain at least a Secret (T3) clearance for SOCOM Positions.

Responsibilities

Provide face-to-face counseling to military Service Members and their families (individual, couples, family, and children).
Recommend appropriate referrals and handoffs based on experienced differential clinical skills to military and community resources according to the needs of military Service Members and their families.
Offer presentations to address social skills development and social emotional learning that is crucial for early childhood development.
Build rapport with Service Members, spouses, and children by attending installation and community events.
Help families and children with challenges that are particular to the military community, transitions, reoccurring moves, frequent separations, deployments, and more.