On-Call Military Behavioral Health Counselor (ARC)

Magellan Federal; Fort Drum (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Magellan Federal's Assignment Readiness Counselor (ARC) role at Fort Drum provides short-term, surge and on-demand behavioral health counseling for service members and families on military installations. The Summer ARC covers May 15 to Sept 15, with assignments ranging from weekends to two weeks, and requires minimal guidance while delivering non-medical counseling.

Candidates must hold an independent license (LICSW/LCSW-R/LICSW-CP, LPC/LMHC or LMFT), be local or relocate, and have a Master’s in

Qualifications

• Must hold independent licensure at the independent level (LICSW, LCSW-R or LICSW-CP), or LPC/LMHC, or LMFT.
• Local residency or willingness to relocate to become local to the Fort Drum area.
• Master’s Degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health field or social work.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in school and military settings.
• U.S. citizenship and fluent English required.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling to adults, children and youth.
• Deliver training and health/wellness presentations and participate in health fairs.
• Enter counselor activity data daily via mobile app, ensuring confidentiality.
• Coordinate with installation POC to align services with installation needs.
• Respond to critical incidents and support MFLC services as assigned.

Skills

Brief therapy

Solution-focused counseling

Interpersonal communication

Adaptability

Military culture familiarity

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Health

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Magellan Federal's Assignment Readiness Counselor (ARC) role at Fort Drum provides short-term, surge and on-demand behavioral health counseling for service members and families on military installations. The Summer ARC covers May 15 to Sept 15, with assignments ranging from weekends to two weeks, and requires minimal guidance while delivering non-medical counseling.

Candidates must hold an independent license (LICSW/LCSW-R/LICSW-CP, LPC/LMHC or LMFT), be local or relocate, and have a Master’s in