Military Family Life Counselor

Federal Guardian•Groton, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking Licensed Counselors and Social Workers to join our team in support of the DoW Military & Family Life Counseling Program (MFLC) on the Naval Submarine Base in Groton, Connecticut. This is a full-time salaried position that offers competitive pay and benefits. Responsibilities The primary objective of this role is to provide ongoing non-medical counseling services to military service members and their families. These services include non-medical, short-term, confidential walk-around counseling, training/health and wellness presentations, provision of health fairs, and consultation to installation command regarding behavioral health issues. Works closely with the installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is provided within scope and meets the needs of the installation. Required Experience and Education Master’s degree in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA) Valid unrestricted CT or RI State Licensure at the independent practice level (LCSW, LISW, LMFT, LPC, LCPC, LMHC) Minimum of 3+ years Post-Licensure Clinical Experience Required Understanding, sensitivity and empathy for military service members and their families. Ability to develop trusting, helping relationships. Ability to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Must be a U.S. citizen Pass a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Clearance and an Installation Records Check (IRC), Criminal History Background Check and FBI Fingerprints Check. We are actively interviewing candidates for this role and encourage all qualified (Licensed in CT or RI) Counselors and Social Workers to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Requirements

Master’s degree in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA)
Valid unrestricted CT or RI State Licensure at the independent practice level (LCSW, LISW, LMFT, LPC, LCPC, LMHC)
Minimum of 3+ years Post-Licensure Clinical Experience Required
Understanding, sensitivity and empathy for military service members and their families.
Ability to develop trusting, helping relationships.
Ability to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Must be a U.S. citizen
Pass a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Clearance and an Installation Records Check (IRC), Criminal History Background Check and FBI Fingerprints Check.

Responsibilities

provide ongoing non-medical counseling services to military service members and their families
non-medical, short-term, confidential walk-around counseling
training/health and wellness presentations
provision of health fairs
consultation to installation command regarding behavioral health issues
Works closely with the installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is provided within scope and meets the needs of the installation