Military Family Life Counselor (Adult)

Zeiders•Sheppard AFB, TX

About The Position

Military Family Life Counselors provide assessment, short-term, solution-focused counseling and non-traditional walk-around outreach to eligible individuals, marital or intimate partners, families, and groups. Services are provided by licensed clinicians with specialized credentials, experience, and skills to address the needs of adult military members, caregivers, and spouses. The goal is to enhance participants’ ability to cope with challenges associated with the complex dynamics of military service. This position focuses on Adult and/or Embedded MFLCs. Adult MFLC assignments are expected to last 12 months, with a possible 12-month extension. The counselor partners with installation and uniformed Points of Contact to meet the needs of service members and families and fulfill program requirements. The role includes clinical assessment and treatment planning, outreach and relationship-building within military command structures, responding to incidents and requests, delivering approved presentations, and maintaining confidential activity reports. The position requires access to U.S. Government facilities and systems and may involve site-specific requirements when working at military installations or related worksites.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and fluency in English.
A master's degree or higher from an accredited graduate program in a relevant behavioral health field, such as social work, psychology, marriage/family therapy, or counseling.
A 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, a 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 challenges associated with general life stresses and military-life requirements, and experience providing short-term counseling for related 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.
Proficiency in oral and written communication.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and skill using office software.
Access to U.S. Government facilities and systems.
Valid driver's license, transportation, and auto insurance.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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; strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with installation and uniformed Points of Contact to ensure service-member and family needs and program requirements are met.
Provide assessment and short-term, solution-focused counseling to eligible individuals, partners, families, and groups.
Accurately assess clients’ presenting problems and plan effective treatment.
Use knowledge of preventative models to strengthen service members’ and families’ readiness and resilience and reduce stresses associated with military life.
Build relationships with people who have significant influence within 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 Office of the Secretary of Defense program manager.
Manage duty-to-warn and restricted-reporting situations according to Department of Defense protocol.
Conduct government-approved presentations as requested.
Enter counselor activity reports daily using issued equipment while ensuring accuracy and participant confidentiality.