Special Operations Mental Health Counselor (Fort Bragg,NC)

KBR•Fort Bragg, NC

59d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor to support the Nation’s Special Operation Forces and their families through the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program. This role involves working on-site within a unit to provide comprehensive behavioral health services. The ideal candidate will be a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to improving the well-being of service members and their families.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in one of the behavioral sciences and able to meet Credentialing and Privileging standards.
LMFT Requirements: Master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), OR a qualifying graduate degree in an allied mental health field from a regionally accredited education institution in conjunction with a program of marriage and family therapy study equivalent to COAMFTE standards as defined by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Must possess a clinical membership credential issued by the AAMFT.
LPC Requirements: Passed the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE) or an equivalent examination. Master’s or higher-level degree from a mental health counseling program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP); and post-master’s degree counseling practice qualifying for independent licensure. Two years of post-graduate experience in various modalities and skill to provide individual, group, couples, and family treatment/counseling.
Must possess a license for independent practice as either a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or a Licensed Professional Counselor from a U.S. state, territory, or district.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top-Secret Clearance.
Shall have and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) as required for credentialing at servicing medical treatment facilities.

Nice To Haves

Candidate has previous military background/experience.

Responsibilities

Implementing policies, conducting screenings, clinical counseling and case management services, and prevention programming.
Serving as a point of contact for behavioral health services for active-duty Special Operations personnel, retired military members, their families, and others as authorized by DoD policy.
Providing a spectrum of behavioral health interventions, including interviewing, behavioral assessment, and evidenced-based therapies in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and neuropsychological disorders using individual, family and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and alcohol and drug treatment evaluations.
Planning, developing, and implementing programs designed to foster positive healthy relationships within the family structure and unit connectedness.
Promoting and maintaining communication and harmonious working relationships within the unit, POTFF program, and other DoD and outside agencies.
Complying with Safety, Health and Environmental plan, policies and procedures.
Complying with the Quality Assurance plan, policies and procedures.
Maintaining regular and acceptable attendance.
Completing all required training.
Performing other assignments and duties, as required.