School Military and Family Life Counselor - JBLM

Leidos • Tacoma, WA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking licensed behavioral health professionals to join our Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) Child and Youth Behavioral team to support JBLM near Tacoma, WA. This is a 9-month school calendar position that will reflect the school calendar that you would support, specifically serving Yelm Middle School and Southworth Elementary School. The role involves supporting U.S. military service members and their families by providing non-medical support, including counseling, consultation, and outreach, to eligible faculty, staff, parents, children, and youth. This preventive counseling aims to address issues before they become greater challenges, recognizing the unique emotional and environmental challenges military children face. The position offers an opportunity to serve a vital role in supporting these children and youth where and when they are most needed.

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.
• 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 assigned installation to Team Leads.
• Respond to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation.
• Traverse long distances to both indoor and outdoor locations, to maneuver through rugged, outdoor, or uneven locations (ascend/descend), and work in outdoor weather.
• Travel to locations outside of a military base in a variety of physical environments.
• Comply with various site-specific requirements to work at designated locations.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level