ARC Military & Family Counselor (Short-Term)

Magellan Federal; Fort Drum (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Magellan Federal is seeking an Assignment Ready Counselor (ARC) to deliver short-term, surge and on-demand behavioral health services to service members and their families at military installations. This summer ARC position runs May 15 through September 15, with potential DoDEA or community school assignments as needed.

The ARC counselor will provide non-medical counseling, brief therapy, wellness training, and coordination with installation points of contact to ensure confidential, quality

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a mental health related field or social work required.
• Willing to accept assignments of undefined periods including weekends.
• Experience in school settings preferred for CYB role backup to school positions.
• Ability to quickly engage with service members, spouses or children and provide confidential counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide full breadth of Adult or CYB counseling services to service members and their families.
• Deliver non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling and referrals.
• Provide training and health/wellness presentations; participate in health fairs and base activities.
• Enter counselor activity data daily via smartphone or web application while maintaining confidentiality.

Education

Master's Degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health related field, or social work

Job description

Magellan Federal is seeking an Assignment Ready Counselor (ARC) to deliver short-term, surge and on-demand behavioral health services to service members and their families at military installations. This summer ARC position runs May 15 through September 15, with potential DoDEA or community school assignments as needed.

The ARC counselor will provide non-medical counseling, brief therapy, wellness training, and coordination with installation points of contact to ensure confidential, quality