Military and Family Life Counselor, Adult and Child Development Center

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-timeNorfolk • Virginia • 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 compliance with DoD protocols. Possesses strong communication skills to engage effectively with military families and diverse populations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In Mental HealthValid Independent Counseling LicenseTwo Years Post-Licensure Clinical ExperienceExperience With Children And YouthChild National Agency Check Clearance

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Hard Skills

Counseling ServicesAssessment ConductingAction PlanningResource LinkageDocumentation CompletionCrisis ResponseChild And Adolescent DevelopmentVideo-Conferencing NavigationMicrosoft Suite ProficiencySmartphone Application Navigation

Soft Skills

EmpathyCommunicationRelationship BuildingSensitivity To DiversityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Smartphone ApplicationsWeb ApplicationsVideo-Conferencing Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid U.S. State Vehicle Operator’s LicenseU.S. Military Vehicle Operator’s Permit

Industry Keywords

Child Behavioral CounselingMilitary FamiliesDoDEASchool CounselingQuality Improvement Initiatives

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
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 a smartphone or web application while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity
Establish and maintain 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 address local needs
Manage duty-to-warn and restricted-reporting situations according to DoD protocol
Participate in individual and group supervision with the Regional Supervisor
Respond to critical incidents and special requests as directed
Flex schedule for urgent requests when 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

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
Minimum two years of post-licensure clinical experience
Intermediate-level competencies in Microsoft Suite, Internet navigation, Smartphone/Tablet and application navigation, and video-conferencing platform navigation
Ability to engage and communicate with military members or children and respond quickly to emergent situations in military installation and school settings
Ability to traverse short and/or long distances, including rugged, outdoor, uneven locations, steep inclines, stairs, and grass
Ability to comply with site-specific requirements, including current immunizations or vaccinations where required
Ability to prove US Citizenship and fluency in English
Understanding, sensitivity, and empathy for children, service members, and their families
Ability to develop trusting, helping relationships
Ability to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Pass a Child National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI) Clearance, Installation Records Check (IRC), Criminal History Background Check, and FBI Fingerprints Check
Valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license unless waived by the FEDSIM COR
May be required to pass tests and obtain a U.S. military vehicle operator’s permit for commercial sedans and similar vehicles for TDY locations
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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