On-Call Military Behavioral Health Counselor

Magellan Health, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Magellan Health is seeking an Assignment Ready Counselor (ARC) for short-term and on-demand assignments to support military service members and their families. The role covers May 15 through September 15, aligning with school summer break and DoD/MFLC program needs at various installations and DoDEA schools.

Responsibilities include non-medical, brief therapy, family and youth counseling, training on health and wellness, and liaison work with POCs.

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 criteria for experience with children and youth.

Responsibilities

• Provides non-medical, short term, solution focused, counseling directly to adults, children, and youth of service members.
• CYB counselors will also have a focus on supporting the staff and personnel of CDCs, DoDEA and community schools, youth programs and summer camps.
• Provides training and health and wellness presentations, participate in health fairs and other base/installation activities.
• Enters counselor activity data daily through smart phone or web application to ensure reporting is accurate while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Independent licensure

Military culture familiarity

Brief therapy

Crisis intervention

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Health

Master's in Social Work

Job description

Magellan Health is seeking an Assignment Ready Counselor (ARC) for short-term and on-demand assignments to support military service members and their families. The role covers May 15 through September 15, aligning with school summer break and DoD/MFLC program needs at various installations and DoDEA schools.

Responsibilities include non-medical, brief therapy, family and youth counseling, training on health and wellness, and liaison work with POCs.