Short Term or As Needed Coverage, MFLC Counselor, Twentynine Palms CA

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 38,572 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited free CEUs

Reimbursement for job-related license renewal

401(k) retirement plan eligibility

Referral incentives

Health and wellness programs

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Leidos is seeking Military and Family Life Counselors to provide essential support to military service members and their families. Counselors will engage in face-to-face counseling while ensuring streamlined administrative processes.

The role offers flexible scheduling and eliminates the need for insurance filing or treatment plans. Qualified candidates must hold a Master's degree and have an independent license in the mental health field. Competitive pay ranging from $28 to $50 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Behavioral Health Professions.
• Independent license in mental health field from U.S.
• Must pass a background check and obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face counseling to military members and families.
• Make appropriate referrals to military and community resources.
• Present on social skills and emotional learning.

Skills

Counseling skills

Behavioral health knowledge

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Health Professions

Job description

Description

Make a difference in the lives of our military Service Members and their families with your expertise in counseling and behavioral health — without the fuss of insurance or paperwork. Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) are the first line of defense for our Service Members' mental health, and we need flexible, ready‑to‑serve counselors willing to jump in at a moment's notice.

What is Mission Ready Reserve (MRR)?

Mission Ready Reserve MFLCs are trained and available counselors ready to serve when called upon. Working as a Mission Ready Reserve MFLC allows counselors to focus wholeheartedly on their passion for helping others, without administrative burdens. Mission Ready Reserve counselors are assignment ready and taking an assignment is at the discretion of the Mission Ready Reserve counselor.

Mission Ready Reserve MRR Service Oriented Model

• No insurance to file.
• No progress notes required.
• No treatment plans to develop.
• Intuitive reporting tools.

MRR MFLC benefits

• Unlimited and free CEUs through a Leidos affiliate.
• Reimbursement for job‑related license renewal fees.
• Eligibility to participate in 401(k) retirement plan.
• Referral incentives.
• Access to health and wellness programs with cashback incentives.
• Access to Leidos' Employee Discount Program and exclusive discount marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Face‑to‑face counseling to military service members and their families (individual, couples, family, and children).
• Recommending appropriate referrals and handoffs based on your clinical skills to military and community resources according to the needs of military service members and their families.
• Offering presentations to address social skills development and social emotional learning crucial for early childhood development.
• Building rapport with service members, spouses, and children by attending installation and community events.
• Helping families and children with challenges particular to the military community—transitions, reoccurring moves, frequent separations, deployments, and more.

Qualifications

• A master's degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS, MSW, MA, PhD).
• A valid independent license in the mental health field from any U.S. state or territory (LCSW, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist).
• U.S. citizenship.
• Clearance: must pass a basic background check, a Child National Agency Check, and Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) clearance, commonly called a Public Trust clearance.

Environment

At the direction of the Department of Defense (DOD), duties are performed in multiple indoor locations (≈60%) and outdoor locations (≈40%). Indoor locations are within a military installation, a school setting, or a child development center (CDC) controlled by the DOD. Outdoor locations frequently involve traversing uneven grassy, gravel, or dirt areas, stairs, and exposure to the weather. CDC settings frequently involve sitting on the floor to interact with children for up to two hours at a time. As a Mission Ready Reserve MFLC, you may experience various environments depending on the assignment.

Pay Range

$28/hr – $50/hr.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.