ARC Military & Family Counselor – On-Demand & Surge

Magellan Health, Inc.; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Magellan Health in Pensacola, FL seeks an Assignment Ready Counselor (ARC) to provide short-term and surge behavioral health coverage for military personnel and families. The role covers adults and youth, with school-based experience valued and DoDEA/CS involvement possible during summer and surge events.

You will work under minimal supervision, delivering brief, solution-focused counseling, trainings, and consultations while coordinating with on-site leadership to meet installation needs and

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health related field, or social work.
• Independently licensed to practice in any state.
• Ability to communicate effectively with service members and families.
• Experience with military culture or MFLC programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical, short-term counseling to adults, children and youth of service members.
• Deliver training and health/wellness presentations and consult with parents and daycare/school staff.
• Enter counselor activity data daily and maintain confidentiality and reporting accuracy.
• Support MFLC services in various military community locations and during on-demand assignments.
• Coordinate with POC and installation leadership to ensure program scope and needs are met.

Skills

Independent licensure

Solution-focused therapy

Brief therapy

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health or social work

Job description

Magellan Health in Pensacola, FL seeks an Assignment Ready Counselor (ARC) to provide short-term and surge behavioral health coverage for military personnel and families. The role covers adults and youth, with school-based experience valued and DoDEA/CS involvement possible during summer and surge events.

You will work under minimal supervision, delivering brief, solution-focused counseling, trainings, and consultations while coordinating with on-site leadership to meet installation needs and