Military & Family Life Counselor - Child/Youth SOCOM
About The Position
Provides the full breadth of Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) consultation and counseling services to the Special Operations Command (SOCOM) command structure, military service members, children, youth, and their families. The role focuses on non-medical, short-term, solution-focused, walk-around counseling; training and health and wellness presentations; and consultation to installation command on behavioral health issues, with an understanding of special operations culture and security issues. Services may be delivered individually, with a parent and child, or with the entire family at assigned locations. The counselor works closely with the Regional Supervisor/Regional Director, installation personnel, and military branch Points of Contact (POCs) to deliver services within scope and meet installation needs. The position requires local presence or willingness to become local to Eglin AFB, Florida, and the ability to flex schedules for urgent requests. Counselors must maintain client and service member confidentiality, follow Department of Defense protocols, and comply with security responsibilities and applicable legal, regulatory, contractual, and internal requirements.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health-related field.
- Valid, unrestricted independent counseling license from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, a U.S. territory, or commonwealth authorizing independent counseling practice.
- Less than two years of post-licensure clinical experience.
- Intermediate-level competency with technology and software, including Microsoft Suite, internet navigation, smartphones/tablets and applications, and video-conferencing platforms.
- Ability to engage and communicate with military members or children and respond quickly to emergent situations at military installations or school settings.
- Ability to traverse short or long distances on base, including indoor and outdoor locations and rugged or uneven terrain such as steep inclines, stairs, and grass; ability to work in outdoor weather and other military base conditions.
- Ability to travel to locations outside a military base in varied physical environments as required.
- Ability to meet site-specific requirements; some assignments may require specified immunizations or vaccinations and proof of receipt.
- Ability to prove U.S. citizenship and speak fluent English.
- Understanding, sensitivity, and empathy for service members and their families; ability to develop trusting helping relationships and work effectively with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Pass National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI), Installation Records Check (IRC), criminal history background check, and FBI fingerprint checks; acquire and maintain Secret-level security clearance.
- Valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license unless waived by the FEDSIM COR; personnel may also be required to pass tests and obtain a U.S. military vehicle operator’s permit for commercial sedans and similar vehicles for TDY locations.
Responsibilities
- Provide non-medical, short-term, solution-focused, walk-around counseling at assigned primary and secondary SOCOM locations.
- Conduct assessments, brief counseling and consultation, action planning, referrals to resources, and follow-up as indicated.
- Deliver training, health and wellness presentations, and other base or installation activities as requested or directed.
- Enter counselor activity data daily through a smartphone or web application while maintaining client and service member confidentiality.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with installation personnel, the installation POC, SOCOM leadership, community resources, and military populations.
- Maintain a visible presence within the brigade or regiment to make MFLC services accessible.
- Partner with the POC to deliver services that address installation needs while maintaining confidentiality.
- Respond to critical incidents, surge needs, and special requests as directed by the POC and approved by the OSD program manager; flex schedule for urgent requests when needed.
- Manage duty-to-warn and restricted-reporting situations according to DoD protocol and consult with the Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.
- Communicate with Regional Supervisors and participate in individual and group supervision, sharing information about installation trends and issues.
- Participate in in-services, training, Quality Improvement committees, and other contract activities as assigned or appropriate.
- Participate in customer- or Magellan-directed initiatives, studies, and pilot programs, including certification and training, activity documentation, integrating pilot activities into counseling work, and using applicable technology.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The position may be eligible for short-term incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, voluntary, and other benefits and perks supporting physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
