Military and Family Life Counselor

Magellan Health

. Provide the full breadth of Child and Youth Behavioral counseling services to children of military service members and their families .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $59,922 - $100,280 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing Child and Youth Behavioral counseling services, including assessments, brief counseling, and resource linkage, while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to DoD protocols. Capable of engaging with military families and children, delivering training, and participating in community initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Independent Counseling LicenseMaster’s Degree in Mental HealthExperience with Children and YouthIntermediate Microsoft Suite SkillsNACI Clearance

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Behavioral CounselingAssessment and Action PlanningResource LinkageCrisis ResponseDocumentation and Reporting

Soft Skills

EmpathyCommunicationRelationship BuildingSensitivity to Diverse Backgrounds

Tools & Technologies

Smartphone ApplicationsVideo-Conferencing PlatformsInternet Navigation

Certifications & Qualifications

LPCLCSWLMFT

Industry Keywords

Military FamiliesDoDEAChild and Adolescent DevelopmentSchool CounselingQuality Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide the full breadth of Child and Youth Behavioral counseling services to children of military service members and their families
Provide non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling at assigned primary and secondary locations
Conduct assessments, brief counseling, consultation, action planning, referrals, resource linkage, and follow-up
Provide consultation to parents, military personnel, schools, and installation command on behavioral health issues
Support DoDEA and community school staff and personnel, youth programs, and summer camps
Provide parent training and guidance
Deliver training and health and wellness presentations
Participate in health fairs and other installation activities focused on children and youth
Enter counselor activity data daily through smartphone or web application while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity
Establish relationships with community resources and provide appropriate linkages
Maintain visibility within schools and follow line-of-sight protocol
Partner with installation/facility Points of Contact to deliver CYB services
Manage duty-to-warn and restricted-reporting situations according to DoD protocol
Communicate with Regional Supervisors and participate in individual and group supervision
Respond to critical incidents and special requests
Flex schedule for urgent requests as needed
Participate in in-services, training, Quality Improvement committees, initiatives, studies, pilot programs, and other contract activities
Complete activity documentation and use applicable technology for required activities
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must hold an independent license in any state such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT
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
Less than 2 years of post-licensure clinical experience
Intermediate-level competencies in Microsoft Suite, Internet navigation, Smartphone/Tablet and application navigation, and video-conferencing platforms
Ability to engage and communicate with military members or children and respond quickly to emergent situations in physical locations on military installations and/or within school settings
Ability to traverse short and/or long distances, including rugged, outdoor, uneven locations, stairs, grass, and steep inclines
May need current immunizations or vaccinations for specific assignments
Ability to prove US Citizenship and fluency in English
Understanding, sensitivity, and empathy for service members and their families
Ability to develop trusting, helping relationships and work with diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Pass NACI Clearance, Installation Records Check, Criminal Background Check, and FBI Fingerprints Check
Valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license, unless waived by the FEDSIM COR
May be required to obtain a U.S. military vehicle operator’s permit for commercial sedans and similar vehicles
Meet 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
Current licensure meeting State, Commonwealth, or customer-specific requirements
Must be an independently licensed behavioral health clinician

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentives may be available
Comprehensive benefits package
Health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks
Tobacco-free workplace