Military Family Life School Counselor

Description Leidos is hiring licensed behavioral health professionals to join our Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) Child and Youth Behavioral team to support a school assignment at Camp Pendleton, CA. Stuart Mesa Elementary School is the site and prior experience in a school environment is preferred. This is a 9-month school calendar position aligned with the 2026‑2027 academic year. Join the mission to support U.S. military service members and their families as they work through important military life adjustments while serving their country. The Child and Youth Behavioral Military and Family Life Counselor (CYB‑MFLC) position offers a unique opportunity to provide non‑medical support, including counseling, consultation, and outreach, to eligible faculty, staff, parents, children, and youth. Non‑medical counseling is preventive in nature and aims to address and provide solution focused approaches to issues before they become greater challenges. Responsibilities Work at school(s) populated by military youth and teens. Observe, participate, and engage in activities with youth and/or teens; provide coaching, guidance, and support to staff and parents; and model behavior management techniques for staff and parents. Offer presentations to address social skills development and social emotional learning that is crucial for youth and teenage development. Promote creativity and positivity through approved materials. Build rapport with parents and families by attending installation and community events. Help with transition adjustments, such as a new school and new home. Participate in regular in‑service training or other contract activities as assigned. Communicate information regarding trends and issues at assigned installation to Team Leads. Benefits No insurance to file. No progress notes required. No treatment plans to develop. iPad provided for easy digital reporting, with no PII or PHI. Paid federal holidays. Free and unlimited behavioral healthcare training. Reimbursement for job‑related license renewal fees. Eligibility to participate in 401(k) retirement plan. Centralized support through a Counseling Center of Excellence that provides best practices, expert speakers, and state‑of‑the‑art resources. Additional Duties May Include Responding to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation. Traversing long distances to both indoor and outdoor locations, to maneuver through rugged, outdoor, or uneven locations (ascend/descend), and work in outdoor weather. Travelling to locations outside of a military base in a variety of physical environments. Comply with various site‑specific requirements to work at designated locations. Environment At the direction of the Department of Defense, duties are performed in approximately 60% indoor school settings and 40% outdoor locations, on uneven grassy, gravel, or dirt areas, including ascending/descending stairs and exposure to the weather. Licensure Portability In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act, licensed Military and Family Life Counselors may provide non‑medical counseling services to military families at any U.S. state, district of Columbia, or territory or possession of the United States, regardless of which state the counselor is licensed in. Within the MFLC program, a counselor may hold any independent and clinical license recognized by the Secretary of Defense as appropriate. Minimum Requirements A master’s degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS, MSW, MA, PhD). Licensure to practice at the independent practice level (LCSW, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist) in the state where services are provided. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be able to pass a basic background check, a Child National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) clearance, commonly called a Public Trust clearance. Pay Range Pay Range: $59,150.00 – $106,925.00. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leidos