Short Term or As Needed Coverage, MFLC Counselor, Camp Pendleton, CA

Leidos•Oceanside, CA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) provide counseling services, preventative in nature, to address and provide solution-focused approaches to issues before they become greater challenges. MFLCs are the first line of defense for military Service Members’ mental health. Counselors may support adults or minors in various assignments, including being embedded with a military unit, supporting military families, or working within a school setting. The Mission Ready Reserve (MRR) model allows counselors to focus on their passion for helping others without administrative burdens like insurance, treatment plans, or progress notes. Reporting is done through intuitive reporting tools. Counselors are assignment-ready and taking an assignment is at their discretion. The need in this location is for Adult Positions, SOCOM Positions, and CYB 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.
For SOCOM Positions: Must obtain at least a Secret (T3) clearance.

Responsibilities

Face-to-face counseling to military Service Members and their families (individual, couples, family, and children).
Recommending 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.