Military and Family Life Counselor - Assignment Ready Counselor

Magellan Health; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Magellan Health is seeking licensed mental health professionals for a short-term assignment supporting military members at Pease Air National Guard Base in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Qualified candidates will provide behavioral counseling services and collaborate with military command to address the needs of service members and their families.

This role requires a Master’s degree and independent licensure, along with skills in rapport-building and adaptability to military culture. The position offers a competitive pay rate and is governed by the Service Contract Act.

Qualifications

• Current independent licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPC).
• Ability to work full-time on varying length assignments.
• US citizenship and fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral counseling to military service members.
• Deliver training/health presentations on behavioral health issues.
• Collaborate with military Points of Contact to meet program needs.

Skills

Excellent rapport-building skills

Adaptable to new working conditions

Proficiency in brief therapy methods

Familiarity with military culture

Education

Master’s Degree in a mental health related field

Job description

Job Overview

This short‑term assignment is needed from February 2, 2026 to April 30, 2026 to support military members at Pease Air National Guard Base. Candidates must be local to the base or be willing to relocate. Candidates must be independently licensed as a Social Worker (LCSW), Therapist (LMFT), or Mental Health Counselor (LPC).

Responsibilities

• Provide adult or child and youth behavioral counseling services to military service members and their families at military installations.
• Deliver non‑medical counseling, training/health and wellness presentations, and consultation with parents, personnel at child daycare centers and schools, and installation command regarding behavioral health issues.
• Collaborate closely with installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to ensure the program meets the needs of the installation.
• Enter counselor activity data daily through smartphone or web application, ensuring accurate reporting while maintaining confidentiality.
• Participate in health fairs, base/installation activities, and other on‑base events as required.
• Respond to critical incidents and special requests as directed by the POC and approved by the OSD program manager.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health related field, or social work.
• Current independent licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) meeting state, Commonwealth or customer‑specific requirements.
• Ability to accept assignments of undefined periods, including weekends, and work full‑time on varying length assignments (from a weekend to two weeks).
• Excellent rapport‑building skills with service personnel, clients, families, students, parents and co‑workers.
• Adaptable to new working conditions and varying location rules; able to work effectively with minimal instruction.
• Ability to quickly engage and communicate with military members, spouses or children and respond quickly to emergent situations anywhere on a military installation or school setting.
• Proficiency in brief therapy and solution‑focused counseling methods.
• Strong familiarity with military culture is desired; prior military service or being a military family member is a plus.
• For CYB positions: meet the Magellan MFLC CYB criteria for experience with children and youth and specialty in child and adolescent development/psychology.
• For adult counselors: experience supporting MFLC services in military community and readiness centers and on‑demand and surge assignments.
• US citizenship and fluency in English required.
• Current immunizations or vaccinations as required by assignment location.

Benefits

This is a Service Contract Act (SCA) covered position. The pay rate and health and welfare allowance are specified in the applicable wage determination agreement. The employer is an equal‑opportunity, tobacco‑free workplace that values professional growth, wellness and recognition.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Magellan Health, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco‑free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. The employer does not discriminate on the basis of 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 factor protected by law.