MFLC Counselor, Short Term Coverage

Leidos

. Provide face-to-face counseling to military Service Members and their families, including individual, couples, family, and children’s counseling .

Posted 9/23/2026part-timeCorpus Christi • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $37 - $44 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing face-to-face counseling to military Service Members and their families, with a focus on solution-focused and preventative strategies. Holds relevant licensure and a master's degree in Behavioral Health Professions, ensuring the ability to support diverse populations in various settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Behavioral Health ProfessionsLicensure For Independent Practice (LCSW, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist)Counseling And Consultation SkillsExperience With Military FamiliesPublic Trust Clearance (NACI/CNACI)

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Hard Skills

Individual CounselingCouples CounselingFamily CounselingChildren's CounselingBehavior Management TechniquesSocial Skills DevelopmentSolution-Focused CounselingPreventative Counseling ServicesReferral RecommendationsOutreach Services

Soft Skills

Building RapportCoaching And GuidanceEngagement With YouthFlexibilityCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Military Community ChallengesTransitionsRecurring MovesDeploymentsCDC Settings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide face-to-face counseling to military Service Members and their families, including individual, couples, family, and children’s counseling
Provide preventative, solution-focused counseling services
Support adults or minors in assignments embedded with military units, supporting military families, or working within school settings
Provide counseling, consultation, and outreach to eligible children, youth, parents, staff, and faculty
Observe, participate, and engage in activities with children and youth
Provide coaching, guidance, and support to staff and parents
Model behavior management techniques for staff and parents
Recommend appropriate referrals and handoffs to military and community resources
Offer presentations addressing social skills development and social emotional learning
Build rapport with Service Members, spouses, and children through installation and community events
Help families and children address military-community challenges, transitions, recurring moves, separations, and deployments

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 a state or territory of the United States
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be able to pass a basic background check for employment
Must be able to obtain a National /Child National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) clearance, commonly called a Public Trust clearance
Ability to work a flexible PRN-type schedule and step in where needed
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor locations, including uneven grassy, gravel, and/or dirt areas, stairs, weather exposure, and CDC settings requiring sitting on the floor for up to 2 hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited and free CEUs through a Leidos affiliate
Reimbursement for job-related license renewal fees
Eligibility to participate in 401K retirement plan
Access to health and wellness programs with cashback incentives
Access to Leidos’ Employee Discount Program and exclusive discount marketplace
Flexible PRN-type schedule
Assignment acceptance at the MRR counselor’s discretion