MFLC Counselor: On-Base, Walk-Around Support

Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI); El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI) is seeking qualified Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) to provide confidential, non-medical counseling and outreach to service members and their families at multiple CONUS and OCONUS installations.

MFLCs engage through face-to-face sessions and a flexible walk-around service model to support readiness and resilience. Responsibilities include brief counseling, psychoeducational information, and outreach with commanders and community partners.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Hold the applicable independent or provisional license for the counselor tier and duty location.
• Meet state and local licensing requirements.
• Complete background and suitability investigations and any installation-specific requirements.
• Meet MFLC credentialing and certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides confidential, short-term, solution‑focused, non‑medical counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
• Assists participants with issues related to military life cycle, including deployment, reintegration, relocation, frequent moves, separation, relationship and family concerns, stress, and coping skills.
• Provides psychoeducational information about resources and when additional services may be appropriate.
• Delivers walk-around and in-unit services in military installations, schools, youth programs, and other authorized locations.
• Conducts outreach with commanders, installation leadership, Family Center personnel, chaplains, and other providers.
• Gives briefings and informational sessions to raise awareness and utilization of MFLC services.
• Maintains knowledge of Military OneSource, SECO, Family Advocacy, and other resources; makes referrals when warranted.
• Follows confidentiality, duty-to-warn, and mandated reporting procedures as applicable.
• Facilitates warm handoffs to behavioral health providers or other resources when MFLC scope is exceeded.
• Coordinates with installation Points of Contact on assignments, scheduling, and referrals.

Skills

U.S. citizen

Licensed counselor

State licensure

Background checks

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or counseling

Job description

Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI) is seeking qualified Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) to provide confidential, non-medical counseling and outreach to service members and their families at multiple CONUS and OCONUS installations.

MFLCs engage through face-to-face sessions and a flexible walk-around service model to support readiness and resilience. Responsibilities include brief counseling, psychoeducational information, and outreach with commanders and community partners.