Military and Family Life Counselor - Embedded (adults)
Core
Provides non-medical, short-term, walk-around counseling, training, and consultation to military service members and families as an embedded counselor within a dedicated military unit.
Role type
Licensed independent mental health counselor (embedded)
Builds
Counseling services, training programs, and wellness activities for military units
Domain
Military behavioral health
Required skills
Independent clinical licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LCHMC/LPC), Master's degree in mental health, US citizenship, fluent English, ability to navigate rugged outdoor environments, vehicle operation
Preferred skills
Secret level security clearance, prior military experience
Technologies
Microsoft Suite, video-conferencing platforms, smartphone/web applications
Responsibilities
Provide assessment, brief counseling, and action planning to service members and families; deliver training and wellness presentations; respond to critical incidents and surge requests; maintain duty to warn and restricted reporting protocols; cultivate relationships with commanders and unit personnel; enter daily activity data; participate in supervision and quality improvement committees.
Seniority
Mid-level clinician (less than 2 years post-licensure experience)