Military Family Life School Counselor - Fort Hood, TX

Leidos•Killeen, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is hiring licensed behavioral health professionals to join their Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) Child and Youth Behavioral team to support Fort Hood, TX, for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a 9-month school calendar position. The role supports U.S. military service members and their families through military life adjustments. The Child and Youth Behavioral Military and Family Life Counselor (CYB-MFLC) provides non-medical support, including counseling, consultation, and outreach, to eligible faculty, staff, parents, children, and youth. Non-medical counseling is preventive and aims to address issues with solution-focused approaches. This position offers an opportunity to support military children facing unique emotional and environmental challenges due to military life.

Requirements

A master’s degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA/PhD)
Hold a valid independent license in the mental health field from any US state or territory (LCSW, MHC, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist)
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be able to pass a basic background check for employment, a Child National Agency Check, and Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) clearance, commonly called a Public Trust clearance

Responsibilities

Work at school(s) that are populated by military youth and teens
Visually observe, participate, and engage in activities with youth and/or teens
Provide coaching, guidance, and support to staff and parents
Model behavior management techniques for staff and parents
Offer presentations to address social skills development and social-emotional learning that is crucial for youth and teenage development
Promote creativity and positivity through approved materials
Build rapport with parents and families by attending installation and community events
Help with transition adjustments, such as a new school and a new home
Participate in regular in-service training or other contract activities as assigned
Communicate information regarding trends and issues at the assigned installation to Team Leads
Responding to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation
Travelling to locations outside of a military base in a variety of physical environments

Benefits

No insurance to file
No progress notes required
No treatment plans to develop
iPad provided for easy digital reporting, with no PII or PHI
Paid federal holidays
Free and unlimited behavioral healthcare training
Reimbursement for job-related license renewal fees
Eligibility to participate in 401K retirement plan
Centralized support through a Counseling Center of Excellence that provides best practices, expert speakers, and state-of-the-art resources
Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement