Military and Family Life Counselor - Child and Youth and School
Core
Provide non-medical, short-term, solution-focused behavioral counseling and consultation to children and youth of military service members and their families at military installations and schools.
Role type
Independent licensed mental health counselor (child and youth focus)
Builds
Counseling services, training presentations, and wellness programs for military families and children
Domain
Military behavioral health / Child and adolescent psychology
Required skills
Independent clinical licensure (LPC/LMHC/LMFT/LCSW), Master's degree in mental health, experience with children and youth, school setting experience (for school assignments), ability to work in diverse racial/ethnic/socioeconomic backgrounds, technology proficiency (Microsoft Suite, video-conferencing), vehicle operation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Microsoft Suite, video-conferencing platforms, smartphone/tablet applications
Responsibilities
Conduct assessment, brief counseling, action planning, and referrals for children and youth; support staff of Child Development Centers and youth programs; deliver training and health/wellness presentations; maintain daily activity data reporting; establish relationships with community resources; manage duty to warn and restricted reporting per DoD protocol; participate in supervision and quality improvement initiatives; respond to critical incidents and special requests
Seniority
Mid-level independent contractor (less than 2 years post-licensure experience)