School 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.

The primary objective of this role is to provide ongoing non-medical counseling services to the school-aged children of local Military Members and their Families. These services include non-medical counseling, training, and health and wellness presentations, and consultation with military families and installation command staff regarding behavioral issues affecting children and youth. CYB Counselors are assigned to local schools and, therefore, should have some experience working in a school in order to qualify for CYB positions.

Additionally, CYB Counselors may also assigned to youth programs, summer camps, and other specialty assignments.

Required Experience and Education

• Master’s degree in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA)
• CT or RI State Licensure at the independent practice level ( LCSW , LISW , LMFT , LPC , LCPC , LMHC )
• No Minimum Post-Licensure Clinical Experience Required, however at least 2-5 years+   of post-master’s supervised clinical experience is strongly preferred
• School-based Counselors must demonstrate past experience working in a school setting or other Child/Youth Services setting
• Must be a U.S. citizen

We are actively interviewing candidates for this role and encourage all qualified Counselors and Social Workers ( Licensed in CT 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.

Salary:  $65,000 - $85,000
* Annual salary increases

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

Work Location : In person