MFLC Assignment Ready Counselor (ARC)

Magellan Health; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 75,768; Part time

Job summary

Magellan Health is hiring a part-time Assignment Ready Counselor (ARC) in Key West, Florida, to provide short-term counseling and deliver training for military installations. The role supports events and surges for the MFLC program, making it crucial for military families in need.

Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in a mental health field and licensure as a counselor or therapist. Knowledge of military culture is a plus. Responsibilities include data maintenance and collaboration with military contacts.

Qualifications

• Current independent licensure as a Mental Health Counselor, Therapist, or Social Worker.
• Fluency in English and U.S. citizenship required.
• Willingness to accept short notice assignments, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term, non-medical counseling to various age groups.
• Conduct health and wellness presentations.
• Maintain counselor activity data via application.
• Work with Points of Contact to meet installation needs.

Skills

Solution-focused counseling

Brief therapy methods

Communication with military members

Physical ability to traverse various terrains

Education

Master’s Degree in a mental-health related field

Job description

Position Overview

This part‑time, intermittent Assignment Ready Counselor (ARC) role supports On Demand Events, Surges, Summer Camps, and Backfills for the MFLC program at military installations. ARC counselors provide short‑term, solution‑focused counseling to adults, children, and youth, and deliver training and wellness presentations. Assignments may occur during the regular summer break (May 15 – September 15) or as needed for on‑demand service to military members and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide non‑medical, short‑term counseling—including assessment, brief counseling, action planning, referrals, and follow‑up—to adults, children, and youth.
• Conduct training and health‑and‑wellness presentations and participate in health fairs and other base activities.
• Maintain daily counselor activity data via smartphone or web application, ensuring accurate reporting and confidentiality.
• Work closely with installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to deliver services within scope and meet installation needs.
• Serve as the on‑call or surge counselor to cover assignments for absent counselors or support surge demand.
• Collaborate with POC to provide Adult and CYB services, establish working relationships with community resources, and provide appropriate linkages.
• Communicate with Regional Supervisors, participate in individual and group supervision, and share information on trends and issues.
• Respond to critical incidents or special requests from POC as directed.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a mental‑health related field or social work from an accredited graduate program.
• Current independent licensure as a Mental Health Counselor, Therapist, or Social Worker that meets state or customer‑specific requirements.
• U.S. citizenship and fluency in English.
• Advanced knowledge of brief therapy and solution‑focused counseling methods.
• Willingness to accept assignments on short notice, including weekends, and to work full‑time, varied‑length assignments ranging from a weekend to two weeks.
• Ability to quickly engage and communicate with military members, spouses, or children and respond promptly to emergent situations on a military installation or in a school setting.
• Physical ability to traverse short and/or long distances within a base, maneuver through rugged or uneven terrain, and work in outdoor weather conditions.
• For CYB positions, meet Magellan MFLC CYB criteria for experience with children and youth and a specialty in child and adolescent development/psychology.
• Prior military service, military family member, or strong familiarity with military culture is desirable.

EEO Statement

Magellan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era status, or any other factors protected by law.