MFLC Counselor – Short Term or As Needed Coverage

Leidos

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

Posted 9/17/2026part-timeHonolulu • Hawaii • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $39 - $50 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing counseling and support to military Service Members and their families, with a focus on individual, couples, and family dynamics. Holds relevant licensure and a master's degree in Behavioral Health Professions, ensuring the ability to navigate complex military-community challenges.

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Master's Degree In Behavioral Health ProfessionsLicensure For Independent Practice (LCSW, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist)Public Trust Clearance (NACI/CNACI)Counseling And Support For Military FamiliesBehavior Management Techniques

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Soft Skills

FlexibleAbility To Build RapportCoachingGuidanceSupport

Industry Keywords

Military CounselingSocial Skills DevelopmentSocial Emotional LearningCommunity ResourcesFamily SupportYouth EngagementBehavioral HealthCrisis InterventionTransition SupportDeployment Challenges

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 counseling, consultation, outreach, coaching, guidance, and support to eligible Service Members, family members, children, youth, parents, staff, and faculty
Recommend appropriate referrals and handoffs to military and community resources based on differential clinical skills and client needs
Offer presentations addressing social skills development and social emotional learning
Build rapport by attending installation and community events
Help families and children address military-community challenges, transitions, recurring moves, separations, deployments, and reunification
Observe, participate, and engage in activities with children and youth
Model behavior management techniques for staff and parents
Work across military installations, community service buildings, military units, schools, child development centers, camps, and programs
Perform duties in indoor and outdoor locations as directed by the Department of War

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 pass a National /Child National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) clearance, commonly called a Public Trust clearance
SOCOM positions require at least a Secret (T3) clearance
Flexible, ready-to-serve counselors willing to jump in at a moment’s notice
Ability to support adults or minors in varied assignments and environments

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
No insurance to file
No progress notes required
No treatment plans to develop
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