ARC Military & Family Life Counselor - Temporary Backfill

Magellan Health, Inc.; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Magellan Health's Military and Family Life Counselor (ARC) position provides non-medical, short-term counseling to service members and their families at military installations near Fort Bragg, NC. Counselors may work with adults, children, and youth in various settings, including schools, youth programs, and DoD amenities.

These assignments require licensure as LCSW, LMFT, or LCMHC in North Carolina, and the role supports on-demand, surge, and backfill needs during the May–Sept period and beyond

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health related field, or social work.
• Willing to accept assignments with undefined periods including weekends.
• Can cover varying lengths from a weekend to two weeks.
• Able to work with minimal instruction and guidance.
• Must be fluent in English and able to engage with military personnel and families.

Responsibilities

• Provides non-medical, short term, solution focused, counseling directly to adults, children, and youth of service members.
• CYB counselors will also support staff and personnel at CDcs, DoDEA and community schools, youth programs and summer camps.
• Provides training and health and wellness presentations, and participates in health fairs and base activities.
• Enters counselor activity data daily through a mobile or web app, maintaining confidentiality and accurate reporting.

Skills

Brief therapy

Solution-focused counseling

Education

Master’s degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work

Job description

Magellan Health's Military and Family Life Counselor (ARC) position provides non-medical, short-term counseling to service members and their families at military installations near Fort Bragg, NC. Counselors may work with adults, children, and youth in various settings, including schools, youth programs, and DoD amenities.

These assignments require licensure as LCSW, LMFT, or LCMHC in North Carolina, and the role supports on-demand, surge, and backfill needs during the May–Sept period and beyond