School-Based Military Family Counselor

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

Job summary

Magellan Health seeks a Military and Family Life Counselor - School (MFLC Tier 2) to provide child and youth behavioral counseling at DoD schools serving Fort Benning. A master's degree in a mental health field and an independent license are required, with less than two years post-licensure.

You will coordinate with parents, teachers, and DoD staff, maintain confidential activity data, participate in trainings and health fairs, and respond to incidents as directed, including DoDEA school

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health–related field from an accredited program.
• Valid, unrestricted independent counseling license (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) from a U.S. state, DC, territory, or Commonwealth.
• Less than two years of post-licensure clinical experience.
• Fluency in English and U.S. citizenship.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and diverse families.
• Proficiency with technology and software, including Microsoft Office, internet navigation, smartphone/tablet apps, and video-conferencing platforms.
• Ability to travel within and across military installations, including traversing uneven or outdoor terrain and working in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide child and youth behavioral (CYB) counseling services to children of all ages, including non-medical counseling, brief counseling, action planning, and referral.
• Conduct training, health and wellness presentations, and participate in health fairs and base activities focused on children and youth.
• Consult with parents, personnel, schools, and installation command regarding behavioral health issues affecting children and youth.
• Maintain daily counselor activity data via smartphone or web application, ensuring accurate reporting and confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with community resources for children and youth, providing appropriate linkages.
• Abide by line-of-sight protocol and collaborate with points of contact (POC) to deliver services that meet installation needs.
• Coordinate duty-to-warn and restricted reporting situations per DoD protocol; maintain regular supervision with the Regional Supervisor/Director.
• Respond to critical incidents, special requests, and urgent situations as directed by the POC and approved by the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
• Participate in in-services, training, quality-improvement committees, pilot programs, and other contract activities as assigned.
• Serve on student-focused assignments, including Department of Defense (DoDEA) schools, community schools, youth programs, and summer camps.

Skills

English fluency

Child & adolescent experience

Technology proficiency

Travel to military installations

Education

Master's degree in mental health-related field

Independent counseling license (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)

Job description

Magellan Health seeks a Military and Family Life Counselor - School (MFLC Tier 2) to provide child and youth behavioral counseling at DoD schools serving Fort Benning. A master's degree in a mental health field and an independent license are required, with less than two years post-licensure.

You will coordinate with parents, teachers, and DoD staff, maintain confidential activity data, participate in trainings and health fairs, and respond to incidents as directed, including DoDEA school