Military and Family Life Counselor - Embedded Adult
$59.9k - $100.3k/yr+ Short-term incentives
Mid
Master's
Arlington, VA, USA
In PersonMay require travel to locations outside the military installation and work in varied indoor and outdoor environments.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- A master's degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health-related field.
- 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, smartphone or tablet 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 within a school setting.
- Ability to work across indoor and outdoor locations, including rugged or uneven terrain, and travel to locations outside a military installation when required.
- Ability to comply with site-specific military installation requirements, including required immunizations or vaccinations when applicable.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship and fluent English communication.
- Ability to develop trusting, helping relationships and work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Ability to pass 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 Federal Systems Integration and Management Center Contracting Officer's Representative; personnel may also need to obtain a U.S. military vehicle operator's permit 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 when 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 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 requirements, 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 direction 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, including pilot-program certification and training, activity documentation, integration of pilot activities into non-medical counseling work, and use of applicable technology.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About the company
Magellan Health manages complex and rapidly growing areas of healthcare by pairing technology with strong personal relationships. It serves health plans, employers, unions, military and government agencies, and third-party administrators to help members access better health through care management and behavioral health programs. Its offerings combine technology platforms such as provider and member portals with care coordination to support outcomes. The goal is to help payers and members access high-quality care more easily and to guide the industry toward a healthier future.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Avon, Illinois
Founded
1969
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Mental Health Support
- Wellness Program
- Flexible Work Hours
- Performance Bonus