Military & Family Life Counselor - School - Yorktown, VA

Job Description ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS – Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please submit your application. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Responsibilities 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 (ensuring linkage as appropriate), and follow‑up as indicated. CYB counselors will also focus on supporting the staff and personnel of DoDEA, community schools, and summer camps (if available/assigned) and provide parent training and guidance. Provides training and health‑and‑wellness presentations, participates in health fairs and other base/installation activities focused on children and youth. Enters counselor activity data daily through a smartphone or web application to assure accurate reporting while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity of service/family members. Establishes and maintains working relationships with community resources focused on children and youth and provides appropriate linkages. Consistently visible within the school, allowing MFLC services to be accessible and ensuring line‑of‑sight protocol is observed at all times. Partners with POC to provide CYB services that address the needs of the installation/facility, developing an effective and professional working relationship. Manages duty‑to‑warn and restricted reporting situations according to DoD protocol and staffs the cases with a Regional Supervisor/Regional Director. Communicates with the Regional Supervisor and participates in regular individual and group supervision, sharing information regarding trends and issues on the installations and facilities to which they are 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, flexing schedule to respond to urgent requests as needed. Participates in regular in‑services, training, quality‑improvement committees, initiatives, studies, and pilot programs as assigned pursuant to the customer or Magellan’s requirements. This includes participation in pilot program certification and training processes, completion of activity documentation, integration of pilot activities into non‑medical counseling work, and 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. Qualifications 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. Less than two years of post‑licensure clinical experience. Demonstrate intermediate‑level competencies in technology and software (e.g., Microsoft Suite, Internet navigation, smartphone/tablet and application navigation, video‑conferencing platform navigation). Ability to engage and communicate with military members or children as assigned, responding quickly to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation and/or within a school setting. Fluency in English and U.S. citizenship. Understanding, sensitivity, and empathy for service members and their families; ability to develop trusting, helping relationships 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), a criminal background check, and an FBI fingerprints check. Vehicle operator’s license requirement: Unless specifically waived, all contractor personnel providing counseling support at government locations must possess a valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license. Must meet the Magellan MFLC CYB criteria for experience with children and youth and specialty in child and adolescent development/psychology. School‑assigned counselors must have past work experience in a school setting to qualify for assignment. State independent license such as LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT (must hold a valid license). Position Details Title: Military And Family Life Counselor – Child Youth and School Counselor Grade: MFLC Tier 2 Location: Yorktown, Virginia Salary Range: $59,922 – $100,280 Job Category: Social Work – Counseling #J-18808-Ljbffr VetJobs