Military and Family Life Counselor

We are seeking Licensed Counselors and Social Workers to join our team in support of the DoD Military and Family Life - Child and Youth Counseling Program (MFLC CYB) in the vicinity of the Naval Submarine Base in New London, Connecticut. This is a salaried position that offers competitive pay and benefits. Posted salary range is based on an annual full-time work schedule, which is prorated for counselors working on school schedules with summers off.

Responsibilities:
This position has the primary responsibility of providing the full breadth of Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) counseling services to children of all ages of military service members and their families at military installations to include civilian expeditionary work force and their families (when activated). These services may include non-medical counseling, training/health and wellness presentations, consultation with parents, personnel at child development centers, and consultation to installation command regarding behavioral health issues affecting children and youth. CYB counselors will be assigned to child development centers, youth programs, summer camps, and on demand assignments. The counselors work closely with the installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is provided within scope and meets the needs of the installation.

• Provides non-medical, short-term, solution focused counseling directly to eligible children and youth of service members at assigned primary and secondary locations. Services include assessment, brief counseling and consultation, action planning, referral to resources (assuring linkage as appropriate), and follow-up as indicated.

• CYB counselors will also have a focus on supporting the staff and personnel of Child Development Centers (CDC), youth programs and summer camps (if available/assigned) as well as providing parent support, training, and guidance.

• Provides training and health and wellness presentations, participate in health fairs and other base/installation activities focused on children and youth.

• Enters counselor activity data daily through smart phone or web application to ensure that reporting is accurate from assigned installation while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity of service/family member.

• Establishes and maintains working relationships with community resources focused on children and youth and provides appropriate linkages. Consistently visible within the assigned location(s) which allows MFLC services to be accessible. When working with children, counselor must abide by line-of-sight protocol. (Another adult with responsibility for the child must be able to see the counselor and child they are working with at all times.)

• Partners with POC to provide CYB services in a manner that addresses the needs of the installation/facility. Develops an effective and professional working relationship with the installation/facility POC.

• Manages duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to Department of Defense (DoD) protocol and staffs the cases with Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.

• Communicates with Regional Supervisors and participates in regular individual and group supervision, sharing information regarding trends and issues on the installations and in facilities to which the counselor is assigned. Responds to critical incidents and special requests as directed by the POC and approved by the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) program manager. The CYB will flex schedule to respond to urgent requests as needed or at the request of the Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.

• Participates in regular in-services/training, Quality Improvement committees, initiatives, studies, pilot programs other contract activities as assigned/appropriate as directed by the customer and/or Supervisor. This includes participation in pilot program certification and training processes, completion of activity documentation, integration of pilot activities in non-medical counseling work, and the utilization of applicable technology to complete required activities.

• All other duties as assigned.
   

Required Experience and Education

• Master’s degree in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA)
• Valid, unrestricted CT, MA, or RI State Licensure at the independent practice level (LCSW, LISW, LMFT, LPC, LCPC, LMHC)
• At least 2 years of post-licensure clinical experience
• School-based Counselors must demonstrate past experience working in a school or Child/Youth Services setting
• Competency using technology and software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Internet navigation, Smartphone/Tablet and application navigation, video-conferencing platform navigation)
• Ability to engage and communicate with military members or children as assigned, in order to accomplish job functions, including understanding, sensitivity, and empathy for children, service members and their families. Ability to develop trusting, helping relationships.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation and/or within a school setting, which includes the need to traverse short and/or long distances within the base to both indoor and outdoor locations, to maneuver through rugged, outdoor or uneven locations (e.g., steep inclines, stairs, grass), and work in outdoor weather and other military base conditions
• Must be able to pass a Child National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI) Clearance and an Installation Records Check (IRC), Criminal History Background Check and FBI Fingerprints Check.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess a valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license.

We are actively interviewing candidates for this role and encourage all qualified Counselors and Social Workers (Licensed in CT, MA, or RI) with requisite experience and interests to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Starting salary:  $70,000 - $85,000

Benefits:

• Health / Dental / Vision insurance
• 401(k) + company match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Setting: In person / School

Federal Guardian, LLC is a merit-based employer and a tobacco-free workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (Vet/Disabled). We make all employment decisions based solely on individual qualifications, technical skills, and performance. Every employee must understand, comply with, and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position, as well as all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements, including the 2026 standards for merit-based hiring and all internal policies and procedures.

*The listed salary range reflects Federal Guardian’s good-faith estimate for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be based on job-related, merit-based factors, including experience, qualifications, licensure, demonstrated skills, role requirements, and budget.

**Employment, engagement, or assignment with Federal Guardian is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and may be subject to credentialing, security, drug screening, and other customer, contract, or legal requirements, as permitted by applicable law.