Assignment Readiness Counselor - Short Term and On Demand
Core
Provide short-term, solution-focused behavioral counseling to military service members, families, and children/youth in surge, on-demand, and summer assignments across military installations and schools.
Role type
Independent contractor behavioral health counselor (adult and child/youth)
Builds
Non-medical counseling services, training, and wellness presentations for military personnel and families
Domain
Military behavioral health / School-based mental health
Required skills
Independent state licensure (LCSW/LPC/LMFT), Master's in behavioral health/social work, brief therapy expertise, solution-focused counseling, school setting experience (for CYB), US citizenship, English fluency, ability to work with minimal supervision, adaptability to varying locations
Preferred skills
Prior military service or military family background, familiarity with military culture, experience with child/adolescent development
Technologies
Smart phone/web application for data entry
Responsibilities
Provide assessment, brief counseling, and consultation to adults, children, and youth; deliver training and wellness presentations; enter daily activity data via mobile/web; manage duty to warn and restricted reporting per DoD protocol; partner with Points of Contact to address installation needs; respond to critical incidents and special requests; maintain confidentiality and create a comfortable presence for service members and families.