Military and Family Life Counselor - Temporary Backfill
Core
Provides non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling and consultation to military service members, families, and children/youth in various military settings including schools, camps, and readiness centers.
Role type
Licensed behavioral health counselor (MFLC)
Builds
Counseling services, training presentations, and wellness programs for military installations and schools
Domain
Military behavioral health / Education
Required skills
Master's degree in mental health or social work, Independent state licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LPC), US Citizenship, Fluent English, Brief therapy expertise, Solution-focused counseling, Child and youth development knowledge, Rapid rapport building, Adaptability to varying locations
Preferred skills
Prior military service, Military family experience, Driver's license, Experience in school settings
Technologies
Smart phone / web application for data entry
Responsibilities
Provide assessment, brief counseling, and action planning to adults, children, and youth; Conduct training and health/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.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC