On-Demand Military & Family Life Counselor (ARC)

Magellan Health, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magellan Health, Inc. seeks a Military and Family Life Counselor for temporary backfill assignments at DC-area military installations.

Responsibilities include non-medical, short-term counseling for adults, children, and youth, with the ability to cover on-demand surges and backfills during high-demand periods such as post-deployment events and school breaks. Licensure and readiness to work across varied locations are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health related field, or social work.
• Current licensure to practice as LICSW, LMFT, or LPC in Washington DC.
• Willing to accept assignments of undefined periods including weekends.
• Ability to engage quickly with military members, spouses, or children and handle emergent situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling to adults, children, and youth of service members and families.
• Deliver training and health and wellness presentations; participate in health fairs and base activities.
• Enter counselor activity data daily through a mobile app or web app and maintain confidentiality.
• Coordinate with installation POC to ensure the program stays within scope and meets needs.

Skills

Brief therapy

Solution-focused counseling

Crisis management

Education

Master’s degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work

Job description

Magellan Health, Inc. seeks a Military and Family Life Counselor for temporary backfill assignments at DC-area military installations.

Responsibilities include non-medical, short-term counseling for adults, children, and youth, with the ability to cover on-demand surges and backfills during high-demand periods such as post-deployment events and school breaks. Licensure and readiness to work across varied locations are required.