Military Family Life Counselor - Fort Greely, AK

Leidos • Fort Greely, AK

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is hiring licensed behavioral health professionals for its Adult Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) team supporting Fort Greely, 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. The role uses solution-focused approaches to address challenges associated with military life before they become greater concerns.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in a behavioral health profession (MS, MSW, MA, or PhD).
• Valid independent mental health license from any U.S. state or territory, such as LCSW, MHC, MFT, LPCC, or Psychologist.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to pass a basic employment background check and obtain a secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face counseling to military service members and their families, including individuals, couples, and families.
• Observe, participate in, and engage in activities with service members, military spouses, and families.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and support to installation staff, and 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 families with transition adjustments, such as moving to a new school or 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 in any physical location on a military installation, as duties may require.
• Travel to locations on and outside military bases, including indoor and outdoor settings.

Benefits

• No insurance filing required.
• No progress notes required.
• No treatment plans required.
• iPad provided for digital reporting, with no 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