School-Based Military & Family Life Counselor

Leidos Inc; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 55,250 - 99,875; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No insurance to file

No progress notes required

No treatment plans to develop

iPad provided for reporting

Paid federal holidays

Free behavioral healthcare training

License renewal reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Leidos Inc. in the Tacoma area is seeking licensed behavioral health professionals to join the Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) CYB‑MFLC team supporting Southworth Elementary School and Lackama Elementary Schools near Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

This 9-month school-calendar position offers non-medical counseling, coaching staff and parents, and outreach to eligible faculty, staff, parents, children, and youth. Non-medical counseling emphasizes preventive, solution-focused approaches.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Behavioral Health Professions.
• Must hold a valid independent license in the mental health field from any U.S. state or territory (LCSW, MHC, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist).
• U.S. citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Work at school locations populated by military youth and teens; provide coaching, guidance, and support to staff and parents; model behavior management techniques.
• Offer presentations to address social skills development and social-emotional learning for youth.
• Promote creativity and positivity through approved materials.
• Build rapport with parents and families by attending installation and community events.
• Assist with transition adjustments (new school, new home).
• Participate in in-service training and other contract activities.

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Health Professions

Job description

Leidos Inc. in the Tacoma area is seeking licensed behavioral health professionals to join the Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) CYB‑MFLC team supporting Southworth Elementary School and Lackama Elementary Schools near Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

This 9-month school-calendar position offers non-medical counseling, coaching staff and parents, and outreach to eligible faculty, staff, parents, children, and youth. Non-medical counseling emphasizes preventive, solution-focused approaches.