On‑Demand Military Family Counselor (ARC)

Magellan Health; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magellan Health in Fort Payne, AL is seeking an ARC Counselor to provide short-term, non-medical counseling to military service members and families at installations, DoDEA and community schools as needed. The role requires independent licensure in any state as a Mental Health Counselor, Therapist or Social Worker, with experience in school settings and brief/solution-focused therapy.

Flexibility, confidentiality and DoD protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health field or social work.
• Current independent licensure as a Mental Health Counselor, Therapist or Social Worker.
• Experience with brief therapy and solution-focused counseling.
• Experience in school settings (DoDEA or community schools) is preferred.
• Must be fluent in English and a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Cover short‑term, surge and on‑demand assignments for counselors who are absent at the installation.
• Deliver non‑medical, brief counseling and consultation to service members, families, students, parents and staff.
• Provide training, health and wellness presentations and participate in health fairs and other base/installation activities.
• Enter counselor activity data daily using the prescribed system.
• Maintain confidentiality and anonymity of service/family data.
• Build rapport quickly with service personnel, clients, families, students and parents.
• Adapt to new working conditions and varying location rules; adjust style to fit each environment.
• Respond quickly to emergent situations at any location on the installation or in schools.
• Comply with site-specific requirements such as immunizations and provide records of receipt.
• Participate in supervision and quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Communicate with Regional Supervisors and participate in supervision.
• Manage duty to warn and restricted reporting per DoD protocol.

Skills

Master's degree

Independent licensure

Brief therapy

Military culture familiarity

English proficiency

US citizenship

Availability weekends

Independent work

School setting experience

DoDEA knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree in mental health or social work

Job description

Magellan Health in Fort Payne, AL is seeking an ARC Counselor to provide short-term, non-medical counseling to military service members and families at installations, DoDEA and community schools as needed. The role requires independent licensure in any state as a Mental Health Counselor, Therapist or Social Worker, with experience in school settings and brief/solution-focused therapy.

Flexibility, confidentiality and DoD protocols are essential.