Military Family Life Counselor (Adult)

Zeiders Enterprise•Sheppard AFB, TX

About The Position

The Military Family Life Counselor (Adult/Embedded) provides assessment and short-term, solution-focused counseling to eligible individuals, marital or intimate partners, families, and groups. The counselor also conducts non-traditional walk-around outreach. Services are delivered by licensed clinicians with specialized credentials, experience, and skills tailored to the needs of adult military members, caregivers, and spouses. The work is intended to enhance participants’ ability to cope with challenges arising from the dynamics of the military service environment. Adult MFLC assignments are expected to last 12 months, with a possible 12-month extension. The counselor works with installation and uniformed Points of Contact, builds relationships within the military command structure, supports installation activities, responds to critical incidents and other approved requests, and follows Department of Defense protocols for duty-to-warn and restricted-reporting situations. The role also involves approved presentations and daily activity reporting while maintaining participant confidentiality. The position requires access to U.S. Government facilities and systems. Work is performed in office areas and may involve designated locations at military installations or related worksites. Some assignments may require specified immunizations or vaccinations and current records. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and fluent English.
Master’s degree or higher from an accredited graduate program in a relevant behavioral health field, such as social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or counseling.
Valid independent mental health license from a U.S. state or territory, such as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, LMHC, or Psychologist; provisional licensure may be acceptable for specific positions and locations.
Ability to pass an employment background check and a Child National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) Public Trust clearance, as well as any additional suitability or installation-specific checks.
Knowledge of adjustment to general life stresses and stresses arising from military-life requirements, and experience providing short-term counseling for these issues.
Knowledge of available military and community referral resources.
Knowledge of standard clinical-service documentation requirements.
Ability to work effectively with diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Proficient oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and skill using office software.
U.S. citizenship, a valid driver’s license, transportation, and auto insurance are required for access to U.S. Government facilities and systems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to provide customer service, maintain confidentiality, communicate effectively orally and in writing, manage change, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Prior military service or experience as a military family member, with strong familiarity with military culture and command structure.
Experience developing productive relationships with high-ranking military personnel.
Prior service as an MFLC counselor is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with installation and uniformed Points of Contact to meet the needs of service members and families and fulfill program requirements.
Provide assessment and short-term, solution-focused counseling to eligible individuals, couples or intimate partners, families, and groups.
Assess clients’ presenting problems accurately and plan effective treatment.
Use knowledge of preventive models that strengthen military members’ and families’ readiness and resilience and reduce military-life stressors.
Build relationships with people who have significant influence in the command structure and interact comfortably with all ranks.
Attend and brief at brigade and battalion staff meetings.
Support installation events, fairs, and ceremonies to establish trust and build relationships.
Respond to critical incidents, surge and on-demand events, and special requests directed by the Point of Contact and approved by the OSD program manager.
Manage duty-to-warn and restricted-reporting situations according to DoD protocol.
Conduct government-approved presentations as requested.
Enter counselor activity reports daily using issued equipment, ensuring accurate reporting and maintaining participant confidentiality.