Military Assignment Readiness Counselor (On‑Demand)

Magellan Federal; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Magellan Federal is seeking an Assignment Ready Counselor (ARC) for a short-term/surge position during the May 15 to September 15 summer period. The role delivers non-medical, brief, solution-focused counseling to military service members and their families at installations, with potential assignments to DoDEA schools and youth programs.

The position emphasizes living and working within military environments, coordinating with POC, providing trainings, and maintaining confidentiality while

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health related field, or social work.
• Fluent in English; US citizenship requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling to adults, children, and youth of service members.
• Support staff and personnel of DoDEA, child daycare centers, schools, youth programs, and camps; provide parent training and guidance.
• Enter counselor activity data daily through a smartphone or web application, ensuring accurate reporting and confidentiality.
• Respond to critical incidents and special requests as directed by the POC and MFLC program management.

Skills

Independent license

Clinical experience

Brief therapy

Solution-focused counseling

Military culture familiarity

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Health

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Magellan Federal is seeking an Assignment Ready Counselor (ARC) for a short-term/surge position during the May 15 to September 15 summer period. The role delivers non-medical, brief, solution-focused counseling to military service members and their families at installations, with potential assignments to DoDEA schools and youth programs.

The position emphasizes living and working within military environments, coordinating with POC, providing trainings, and maintaining confidentiality while