Military Family Life Counselor - Ft. Wainwright, AK

Leidos • Fairbanks, AK

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is hiring a licensed behavioral health professional to join its Adult Military and Family Life Counseling team supporting Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The Adult Military and Family Life Counselor provides preventive, non-medical counseling, consultation, and outreach to service members, military family members, and eligible staff. Services use solution-focused approaches to address concerns before they become greater challenges and support people navigating the emotional and environmental demands of military life.

The counselor provides face-to-face counseling to individuals, couples, and families; engages with service members and families in activities and community events; and offers coaching, guidance, and support to installation staff. The role also includes presenting at military-connected events, supporting transitions such as moving or starting at a new school, sharing installation trends with team leads, and participating in training and other assigned contract activities.

Duties are performed in multiple indoor and outdoor locations, including school settings and military installations. The role may involve responding to emergent situations, traveling to locations on or outside a military base, walking long distances over uneven terrain, ascending and descending stairs, and working outdoors in varying weather. Site-specific requirements may apply at designated locations.

The position requires a master’s degree or higher in a behavioral health profession, a valid independent mental health license from a U.S. state or territory, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to pass required employment and Public Trust background checks. Leidos lists a pay range of $59,150 to $106,925; actual compensation may depend on factors such as responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, and market data.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in a behavioral health profession (MS, MSW, MA, or PhD).
• Valid independent license in the mental health field from a U.S. state or territory; examples include LCSW, MHC, MFT, LPCC, or Psychologist.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to pass an employment background check and Child National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) clearance, commonly called a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face non-medical counseling to military service members and their families, including individuals, couples, and families.
• Observe, participate in, and engage with service members, military spouses, and families in activities.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and support to installation staff.
• Model behavior management techniques for staff and military family members.
• Offer presentations to service members, military families, and military leadership at military-connected events.
• Promote creativity and positivity through approved materials.
• Build rapport with parents and families by attending installation and community events.
• Help service members and families with transition adjustments, such as a new school or a new home.
• Participate in regular in-service training and other contract activities as assigned.
• Communicate information about trends and issues at the assigned installation to Team Leads.
• Respond to emergent situations at physical locations on military installations, as needed.
• Travel to locations on or outside a military base and work in indoor and outdoor environments, as required.

Benefits

• No insurance to file.
• No progress notes required.
• No treatment plans to develop.
• iPad provided for digital reporting; reporting does not involve PII or PHI.
• Paid federal holidays.
• Free and unlimited behavioral healthcare training.
• Reimbursement for job-related license renewal fees.
• Eligibility to participate in a 401K retirement plan.
• Centralized support through a Counseling Center of Excellence, including best practices, expert speakers, and state-of-the-art resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time