Military Family Counselor (Short-Term On-Call)

Magellan Federal, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Magellan Federal, Inc. seeks a Military & Family Life Counselor (MFLC) for temporary backfill in the Charleston area to cover short-term and surge assignments for military service members and families.

The role requires independent licensure in SC, US citizenship, and fluency in English, with experience in brief therapy and school-based settings being highly preferred. Availability Monday–Friday, some weekends, and variable durations are expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health related field, or social work.
• Ability to prove US Citizenship and must be fluent in English.
• Advanced knowledge of brief therapy and solution-focused counseling methods.
• Prior military service/military family member and/or strong familiarity with military culture desired.
• For CYB positions must meet Magellan MFLC CYB criteria for experience with children and youth.

Responsibilities

• Provides non-medical, short term, solution focused counseling to adults, children, and youth of service members.
• Supports staff and personnel of DoDEA and community schools, youth programs and camps.
• Provides training and health and wellness presentations and participates in health fairs.
• Enters counselor activity data daily and ensures confidentiality.

Skills

Fluent English

Rapport building

Brief therapy

Solution-focused counseling

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work

Job description

Magellan Federal, Inc. seeks a Military & Family Life Counselor (MFLC) for temporary backfill in the Charleston area to cover short-term and surge assignments for military service members and families.

The role requires independent licensure in SC, US citizenship, and fluency in English, with experience in brief therapy and school-based settings being highly preferred. Availability Monday–Friday, some weekends, and variable durations are expected.