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

Leidos•Oceanside, CA

4d•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. This role is ideal for licensed mental healthcare providers seeking a flexible, PRN-type schedule to step in where needed across military installations and communities.

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.
Must be able to pass a National /Child National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) clearance, commonly called a Public Trust clearance.
Ability to obtain at least a Secret (T3) clearance for SOCOM positions.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to jump in at a moment’s notice.
Ready to serve when called upon.
Assignment-ready.
Taking an assignment is at the discretion of the MRR counselor.

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.
Offer presentations to address social skills development and social emotional learning.
Build rapport with Service Members, spouses, and children by attending installation and community events.
Help families and children with challenges particular to the military community, such as transitions, reoccurring moves, frequent separations, and deployments.