Military & Family Life Counselor- Child Development Center
Core
Provide non-medical, short-term, solution-focused behavioral counseling and support to children and youth of military service members and their families at military installations and civilian expeditionary sites.
Role type
Licensed independent mental health counselor (child and youth focus)
Builds
Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) counseling services, training, and wellness programs for military families
Domain
Military / Behavioral Health / Child Development
Required skills
Independent mental health counseling license, Master's in behavioral health, child and adolescent development expertise, crisis intervention, case management, community resource linkage, data entry/reporting, line-of-sight safety protocol adherence, US citizenship, English fluency
Preferred skills
School counseling experience, military vehicle operator's permit, experience with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds
Technologies
Microsoft Suite, smartphone/tablet applications, video-conferencing platforms
Responsibilities
Provide assessment, brief counseling, and action planning to eligible children and youth; support CDC staff and parents with training and guidance; conduct health and wellness presentations; manage duty to warn and restricted reporting per DoD protocol; maintain daily activity data reporting; establish relationships with community resources; respond to critical incidents and special requests; participate in in-services and quality improvement committees.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC