School-Based Child and Youth Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC)

Blue Rose Consulting Group • Scott AFB, IL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Rose Consulting Group is seeking a qualified School-Based Child and Youth Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC) to provide non-medical counseling and support services to military-connected children and youth in a school setting at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. The role supports the Department of Defense Military and Family Life Counseling Program and provides short-term, solution-focused support to children and youth navigating challenges associated with military life. The counselor works in the school environment and collaborates with parents, guardians, educators, school administrators, and military leadership.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, an active and unrestricted independent clinical license, and successful completion of required federal background investigations, suitability requirements, and installation access requirements. Work follows the academic school calendar; counselors generally are unpaid during summer break and other extended school closures. Paid summer work may be available through approved camps, youth programs, or other Department of Defense assignments, but is not guaranteed.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen.
• Master's or doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted, independent clinical license in a U.S. state or territory, such as LCSW, LICSW, LPC, LCPC, LMHC, LMFT, or Psychologist.
• Previous experience working in a school setting or other child and youth services setting.
• Understanding of military culture and experience working with military-connected children, families, or service members.
• Strong assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with school personnel and military leadership.
• Ability to successfully complete required federal background investigations, suitability requirements, and installation access requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous School-Based Child and Youth MFLC experience.
• Prior military service or Department of Defense experience.
• Experience providing brief, solution-focused counseling to children and adolescents.
• Experience collaborating with school administrators, teachers, parents, and youth program staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term, solution-focused, non-medical counseling to military-connected children and youth in a school setting.
• Deliver face-to-face counseling, resilience training, and health and wellness presentations.
• Consult with parents, guardians, school personnel, and installation leadership regarding behavioral, emotional, and developmental concerns affecting children and youth.
• Support youth programs, summer camps, and other approved assignments as available.
• Collaborate with military Points of Contact, school administrators, and educators to ensure program objectives are met.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate safety and intervention plans to support students and families.
• Maintain required documentation and comply with Department of Defense and contract requirements.
• Maintain professional boundaries while supporting the unique needs of military-connected children and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time