Military Family Life Counselor

Magellan Federal; Kittery (ME); Hybrid; USD 59,922 - 100,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Short-term incentives

Job summary

Magellan Federal is seeking a Military Family Life Counselor to provide critical support for children and youth of military service members. The candidate will offer full counseling services in school and community settings, ensuring both flexibility and accessibility.

Applicants must possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and an independent counseling license. Reporting duties involve close collaboration with military contacts and participation in health and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited Graduate Program in a Mental Health related field.
• Valid unrestricted independent counseling license.
• Demonstrate intermediate-level competencies in technology and software.

Responsibilities

• Provide non‑medical, short‑term, solution‑focused counseling to service members' children.
• Support staff and personnel of DoDEA and community schools.
• Provide training and health and wellness presentations.

Skills

Independent counseling license

Intermediate-level technology competencies

Communication with military members

Empathy for service members and families

Education

Master's Degree in Mental Health

Master's in Behavioral Health or Social Work

Job description

Overview

This position is in support of schools associated with Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine; the candidate must be local to the military base or willing to relocate to become local. Candidates must be licensed at the independent practice level in the state of Maine as a Social Worker (LCSW), Therapist (LMFT), Mental Health Counselor (LCPC), or Psychologist.

This position has the primary responsibility of providing the full breadth of Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) counseling services to children of all ages of military service members and their families at military installations and off‑military installations. Services may include non‑medical counseling, training/health and wellness presentations, consultation with parents, personnel, schools, and consultation to installation command regarding behavioral health issues affecting children and youth.

CYB School counselors will be assigned to Department of Defense (DoDEA) schools and community schools and will need to have experience working in a school setting to qualify for a school position. They will also be assigned to youth programs, summer camps, and on‑demand assignments. The counselors work closely with the installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is provided within scope and meets the needs of the installation and the schools.

Responsibilities

• Provide non‑medical, short‑term, solution‑focused counseling directly to eligible children and youth of service members at assigned primary and secondary locations. Services include assessment, brief counseling and consultation, action planning, referral to resources (assuring linkage as appropriate), and follow‑up as indicated.
• Support staff and personnel of DoDEA, community schools, summer camps (if available/assigned) and provide parent training and guidance.
• Provide training and health and wellness presentations, participate in health fairs and other base/installation activities focused on children and youth.
• Enter counselor activity data daily through smart phone or web application to assure that reporting is accurate from assigned installation while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity of service/family member.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with community resources focused on children and youth and provide appropriate linkages. Consistently visible within the school which allows MFLC services to be accessible when working with children; the counselor must abide by line‑of‑sight protocol.
• Partner with POC to provide CYB services in a manner that addresses the needs of the installation/facility. Develop an effective and professional working relationship with the installation/facility POC.
• Manage duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to DoD protocol and staff the cases with Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.
• Communicate with Regional Supervisor and participate in regular individual and group supervision, sharing information regarding trends and issues on the installations and in facilities to which they are assigned. Respond to critical incidents and special requests as directed by the POC and approved by the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) program manager. The CYB will flex schedule to respond to urgent requests as needed or at the request of the Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.
• Participate in regular in‑services/training, Quality Improvement committees, initiatives, studies, pilot programs and other contract activities as assigned or appropriate as directed by the customer and/or Magellan. This includes participation in pilot program certification and training processes, completion of activity documentation, integration of pilot activities in non‑medical counseling work, and the utilization of applicable technology to complete required activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited Graduate Program in a Mental Health related field.
• Valid unrestricted independent counseling license from a State, District of Columbia, US Territory or Commonwealth that grants authority to provide counseling services as an independent practitioner. Minimum two years of post‑licensure clinical experience.
• Demonstrate intermediate‑level competencies in technology and software (Microsoft Suite, Internet navigation, smartphone/tablet and application navigation, video‑conferencing platform navigation).
• Ability to engage and communicate with military members or children as assigned, in order to accomplish job functions, and to respond quickly to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation and/or within a school setting.
• Ability to traverse short or long distances within the base to both indoor and outdoor locations, maneuver through rugged, outdoor or uneven locations (e.g., steep inclines, stairs, grass), and work in outdoor weather and other military base conditions. May need to comply with site‑specific requirements such as immunizations.
• Proof of US citizenship and fluency in English.
• Understanding, sensitivity and empathy for service members and their families; ability to develop trusting, helping relationships with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Pass a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Clearance, an Installation Records Check (IRC), Criminal Background Check and FBI Fingerprints Check.
• Vehicle Operator's License Requirement: Unless specifically waived by the FEDSIM COR, all contractor personnel must possess a valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license. May be required to obtain U.S. military vehicle operator’s permit for TDY locations if required.
• Meet the Magellan MFLC CYB criteria for experience with children and youth and specialty in child and adolescent development/psychology. School‑assigned counselors must have past work experience in a school setting to qualify for assignment.

General Job Information

Title: Military Family Life Counselor

Grade: MFLC Tier 2

Work Experience - Required: Clinical

Education - Required: Master’s - Behavioral Health, Master’s - Social Work

Salary Minimum: $59,922

Salary Maximum: $100,280

Benefits: This position may be eligible for short‑term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco‑free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.