Magellan Health

Manages complex health services via technology

Military and Family Life Counselor - Adult Embedded

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFort Drum, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A master's degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health-related field, including Behavioral Health or Social Work.
A valid unrestricted independent counseling license from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, a U.S. territory, or commonwealth that grants authority to provide counseling services as an independent practitioner.
A minimum of two years of post-licensure clinical experience.
Intermediate-level competency with Microsoft Suite, internet navigation, smartphones or tablets, applications, and video-conferencing platforms.
Ability to engage and communicate with military members or children as assigned and respond quickly to emergent situations in varied physical locations on a military installation or in a school setting.
Ability to traverse short or long distances, maneuver through rugged, outdoor, or uneven locations, and work in outdoor weather and other military-base conditions.
Ability to travel to locations outside a military installation in a variety of physical environments.
Ability to comply with site-specific requirements, including required immunizations or vaccinations and provision of receipt records where applicable.
Proof of U.S. citizenship and fluent English proficiency.
Ability to develop trusting helping relationships and work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries clearance, Installation Records Check, Criminal History Background Check, and FBI Fingerprints Check.
Some assignments require an additional Secret-level clearance.
A valid U.S. state vehicle operator's license is required unless waived by the FEDSIM COR.
Ability to pass required tests and obtain a U.S. military vehicle operator's permit for commercial sedans and similar vehicles when required for temporary-duty locations.

Responsibilities

Provide non-medical, short-term, solution-focused, walk-around counseling to eligible service members and family members at assigned primary and secondary locations.
Conduct assessments, brief counseling and consultation, action planning, referrals to resources, linkage to resources as appropriate, and follow-up.
Deliver training and health and wellness presentations and activities as requested or directed.
Enter counselor activity data daily through a smartphone or web application while maintaining client and service-member confidentiality.
Cultivate and maintain direct relationships with commanders and personnel within the assigned military unit.
Develop effective professional working relationships with the installation point of contact, command, and command point of contact.
Maintain visibility within the brigade or regiment so that MFLC services remain accessible.
Establish and maintain working relationships with community resources and military populations.
Partner with the point of contact to provide MFLC services that address brigade or regiment needs while maintaining confidentiality.
Provide MFLC responses to critical incidents, surge needs, and special requests as directed by the point of contact and approved by the Office of the Secretary of Defense program manager.
Flex the schedule to respond to urgent requests as needed or at the request of the Regional Supervisor or Regional Director.
Manage duty-to-warn and restricted-reporting situations according to Department of Defense protocol and staff cases with the Regional Supervisor or Regional Director.
Communicate with Regional Supervisors and participate in regular individual and group supervision, sharing information about installation trends and issues.
Participate in regular in-service training, Quality Improvement committees, and other contract activities as assigned or appropriate.
Participate in initiatives, studies, and pilot programs as directed by the customer or Magellan.
Participate in pilot-program certification and training processes, complete activity documentation, integrate pilot activities into non-medical counseling work, and use applicable technology to complete required activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Provides the full breadth of MFLC consultation and counseling services to the command structure and military service members and their families as an embedded counselor assigned to a dedicated military unit. Responsible for providing MFLC services including non-medical, short term, walk around counseling, training/health and wellness presentations, and consultation to the assigned brigade/regiments command regarding behavioral health issues with a unique understanding of the military unit, cultural and mission. Works closely with the Regional Supervisor/Regional Director, 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, walk-around counseling directly to eligible service and family members at assigned primary and secondary locations of a dedicated military unit (brigade, wing, or regiment) as an embedded counselor. Services include assessment, brief counseling and consultation, action planning, referral to resources (assuring linkage as appropriate), and follow-up as indicated. Delivers training and health and wellness presentations and activities as requested/ directed.
Enters counselor activity data daily through smart phone or web application to assure that reporting is accurate from assigned installation, while maintaining client / service member confidentiality.
Cultivates and maintains direct relationships with commanders and personnel within the assigned military unit, utilizing relationship management skills and recognizing the unique structure and mission of the assigned military unit. Responsible for development of an effective and professional working relationship with the installation POC (Point of Contact), command, and the command POC.
Consistently visible within the brigade/regiment which allows MFLC services to be accessible. Establish and maintains working relationships with community resources and military populations. Partners with POC to provide MFLC services in a manner that addresses the needs of the brigade/regiment and maintains confidentiality.
Provides MFLC response to critical incidents, surge, and special requests as directed by the POC and approved by the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) program manager. Counselor will flex schedule to respond to urgent requests as needed or at the request of the Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.
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 to which the counselor is assigned.
Participates in regular in-services/training, Quality Improvement committees or other contract activities as assigned/appropriate.
Participates in initiatives, studies, and pilot programs as directed by the customer and/or Magellan. 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.

The job duties listed above are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive of what may be expected of an employee assigned to this job. A leader may assign additional or other duties which would align with the intent of this job, without revision to the job description.

Other Job Requirements

Responsibilities

Master’s Degree from an accredited Graduate Program in a Mental Health related field.

Valid unrestricted independent counseling license from a State, District of Columbia, US Territory or Commonwealth that grants authority to provide counseling services as an independent practitioner.

A minimum two years of post-licensure clinical experience.

Demonstrate intermediate-level competencies in technology and software (i.e., Microsoft Suite, Internet navigation, Smartphone/Tablet and application navigation, video-conferencing platform navigation).

Requires ability to engage and communicate with military members or children as assigned, in order to accomplish job functions, and 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. May require travel to locations outside of a military installation in a variety of physical environments. Due to the nature of working on military installations or related worksites, counselors may need to comply with various site-specific requirements to work at designated locations. For example, for some assignments, counselors will need to have certain immunizations or vaccinations and provide record of receipt.

Ability to prove US Citizenship and must speak fluent English.

Understanding, sensitivity and empathy for service members and their families. Ability to develop trusting, helping relationships. Ability to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Pass a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Clearance, an Installation Records Check (IRC), Criminal History Background Check and FBI Fingerprints Check. Some units require a secret level clearance in addition to the previously stated requirements.

Vehicle Operator's License Requirement: Unless specifically waived by the FEDSIM COR, all contractor personnel providing counseling support at Government locations shall possess a valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license. As a condition for employment under this contract, contractor personnel may be required to pass all tests and obtain and U.S. military vehicle operator’s permit for commercial sedans and similar, for use at Temporary Duty (TDY) locations, if required.

General Job Information

Title

Military and Family Life Counselor - Adult Embedded

Grade

MFLC Tier 3

Work Experience - Required

Clinical

Work Experience - Preferred

Education - Required

Master's - Behavioral Health, Master's - Social Work

Education - Preferred

License and Certifications - Required

Current licensure required for this position that meets State, Commonwealth or customer-specific requirements - Care MgmtCare Mgmt, DL - Driver License, Valid In State - OtherOther, Must be an independently licensed behavioral health clinician - Care MgmtCare Mgmt

License and Certifications - Preferred

Salary Range

Salary Minimum: $59,922

Salary Maximum: $100,280

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

About the Company

Magellan Health

Manages complex health services via technology

Magellan Health helps health plans, employers, unions, and government entities manage complex health needs by delivering technology-enabled care management and behavioral health services. Its platforms include provider and member portals along with care management programs that coordinate member care. It differentiates itself by focusing on high-complexity health areas and forming close partnerships with payers and employers to blend digital tools with personal support, not just traditional care delivery. Its goal is to make high-quality care easier to access and manage, advancing a healthier future.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Avon, IL
Founded: 1969

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