Military & Family Life Counselor, Surge and On-Demand
Core
Provide non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling and behavioral health support to military service members, families, and children/youth in surge, on-demand, and summer camp settings.
Role type
Senior IC Mental Health Counselor (Military & Family Life Counselor)
Builds
Behavioral health support services for military installations, schools, and community programs
Domain
Military / Behavioral Health
Required skills
Master's degree in mental health/social work, independent state licensure (LPC/LCSW), brief therapy expertise, solution-focused counseling, child/youth development knowledge, US citizenship, English fluency, adaptability to military environments, ability to work with minimal supervision
Preferred skills
Prior military service, familiarity with military culture, experience in school settings, driver's license
Technologies
Smart phone/web applications for data entry
Responsibilities
Provide assessment, brief counseling, and consultation to adults, children, and youth; deliver training and wellness presentations; manage duty to warn and restricted reporting per DoD protocol; maintain daily activity data reporting; establish rapport with military personnel and families; partner with Points of Contact to address installation needs; respond to critical incidents and special requests.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC