On‑Demand Military & Family Life Counselor (ARC)

Magellan Health, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magellan Health, Inc. is seeking an on-site Military and Family Life Counselor (ARC) for temporary backfill assignments at US military installations. The role requires independent Maryland licensure (LCSW-C/LCMFT/LCPC) and adaptability to varying durations, including weekends.

Duties cover non-medical counseling for service members and families, with brief therapy and consultation to base personnel. The candidate should have a Masters in Behavioral Health or Social Work, be fluent in English,

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a mental health field or social work.
• Active licensure in Maryland (LCSW-C/LCMFT/LCPC) is required.
• Experience with military populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling to adults, children, and youth of service members.
• Support CYB counselors with staff, DoDEA, schools, youth programs, and camps; provide parent guidance.
• Deliver training and health and wellness presentations; participate in health fairs and base activities.
• Enter counselor activity data daily; maintain confidentiality and data accuracy.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Brief therapy

Military culture sensitivity

Rapport building

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Health / Social Work

Maryland state licensure (LCSW-C/LCMFT/LCPC)

Job description

Magellan Health, Inc. is seeking an on-site Military and Family Life Counselor (ARC) for temporary backfill assignments at US military installations. The role requires independent Maryland licensure (LCSW-C/LCMFT/LCPC) and adaptability to varying durations, including weekends.

Duties cover non-medical counseling for service members and families, with brief therapy and consultation to base personnel. The candidate should have a Masters in Behavioral Health or Social Work, be fluent in English,