Child and Youth Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

11th Hour Service has immediate openings for licensed mental health professionals, licensed professional counselors, clinical social workers and marriage and family therapists to work with the Department of Defense's largest mental health program, the Military & Family Life Counselor (MFLC) program. This exciting and extremely important opportunity provides flexible, walk-around counseling to military service members and their families. This population makes sacrifices every day and the MFLC program gives mental health professionals the opportunity to give back to those who are willing to give the ultimate sacrifice. If you are as excited about your future as we are, join our team at 11th Hour Service.

• Must be licensed at the independent practice level (LCSW, LMFT, LCMHC) - Out of state Independent Clinical Licensure is acceptable.
• This position provides a $250 monthly fuel stipend.
• Relocation Assistance.

Job Overview:

MFLCs provide non-medical counseling services to military service members and their families. Non- medical counseling is supportive in nature and addresses: living conditions; life skills; improving relationships at home and at work; stress management; adjustment issues, such as those related to returning from deployment; marital problems; parenting, fear, grief, and loss. Counseling modalities consist of individual, family, couples, and groups. MFLCs may be based out of an installation’s family center, a National Guard and Reserve Joint Force HQ or other facilities and will provide proactive outreach to service members and their families via walk-around counseling.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Provide a full scope of Child and Youth Behavioral Health (CYB) services to children dependents of military service members and their families at DoDEA schools and community schools, and military installations.
• Provide services include non-medical counseling, training, and health and wellness presentations Provide consultation with parents, personnel at child daycare centers and schools.
• Provide consultations with parent and personnel at child daycare centers and schools.
• Provide consultation to the installation command staff regarding behavioral issues affecting children and youth.
• CYB MFLCs serving in schools for an average of nine-month assignments (based on local school calendars).
• CYB counselors may also be assigned to youth programs, summer camps, and on-demand assignments.

Qualifications:

• Must: Master’s degree (MS/MSW/MA) from an accredited graduate program in a mental health related field such as social work, psychology, marriage/family therapy, or counseling.
• Must: Must be licensed at the independent practice level (LCSW, LMFT, LCMHC) - Out of state Independent Clinical Licensure is acceptable.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and must speak fluent English.
• Must be able to obtain NACI clearance.
• Understanding, sensitivity, and empathy for military service members and their families.
• Ability to work with family programs and/or advocacy services, military, or civilian social service agencies, and with military family members.
• Ability to develop trusting helping relationships and work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to intervene in crises using sound professional judgment, ethical practice, and common sense.
• Ability to work independently to develop, implement, and evaluate safety and intervention plans to meet individual and family needs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Desired Experience:

• Working knowledge of military, state, federal, and local resources, and the ability to work with military and civilian medical, social service, law enforcement, and legal personnel on behalf of service members and their families.
• Understanding, sensitivity, and empathy for military service members and their families.

Benefits:

• 401(k).
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Referral program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Vision insurance.

Work Location: In person.