Military Family Life Counselor (Adult)

Zeiders Enterprises, Inc.•Wichita Falls, TX

About The Position

Military Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) provide assessment and short-term, solution-focused counseling, as well as non-traditional walk-around outreach, to eligible individuals, marital or intimate partners, families, and groups. Services are delivered by licensed clinicians with specialized credentials, experience, and skills tailored to the needs of adult military members, caregivers, and spouses. The goal is to help participants cope with challenges associated with the complex dynamics of the military service environment. This role focuses on Adult and/or Embedded MFLC services. Adult MFLC assignments are expected to last 12 months, with a possible 12-month extension. The counselor works in partnership with installation and uniformed Points of Contact (POCs), supports installation activities, responds to approved events and requests, and maintains accurate daily activity reports while protecting participant confidentiality. The position requires access to U.S. Government facilities and systems and may involve site-specific work requirements.

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 (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, LMHC, or Psychologist); provisional licensure may be acceptable for specific positions and locations.
Ability to pass an employment background check and Child National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) Public Trust clearance, as well as any additional background or suitability checks required by an installation.
Knowledge of general life-stress and military-life adjustment challenges, and experience providing short-term counseling for these issues.
Knowledge of available military and community referral resources.
Knowledge of standard clinical-services documentation requirements.
Ability to work effectively with diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Proficiency in oral and written communication.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and skill using office software.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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 meet any assignment-specific requirements, which may include designated work locations and required immunizations or vaccinations with current records.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Partner with installation and uniformed Points of Contact to ensure service-member and family needs and program requirements are met.
Provide assessments and short-term, solution-focused counseling to eligible individuals, couples or partners, families, and groups.
Assess clients’ presenting problems accurately and plan effective treatment; apply preventative models that support military readiness and resilience.
Build relationships with influential members of the command structure and interact comfortably across military 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 POC and approved by the OSD program manager.
Manage duty-to-warn and restricted-reporting situations in accordance with DoD protocol.
Conduct government-approved presentations as requested.
Enter counselor activity reports daily using issued equipment, ensuring accuracy and maintaining participant confidentiality.