Military and Family Life Counselor – Adult, Child, Youth and School

Magellan Health

. Provide MFLC consultation and counseling services to military commands, service members, and their families .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeVirginia Beach • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $59,922 - $100,280 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing non-medical counseling services to military personnel and their families, with a focus on solution-oriented approaches and community resource linkages. Proficient in maintaining confidentiality and compliance with DoD protocols while engaging with diverse populations in various military environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage/Family Therapy, or CounselingValid Unrestricted Independent Counseling LicenseLess Than 2 Years Post-Licensure Clinical ExperienceIntermediate-Level Competencies in Microsoft Suite and Video-Conferencing PlatformsAbility to Engage with Military Members and Respond to Emergencies

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Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingCrisis Response

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteVideo-Conferencing PlatformsSmartphone/Tablet Navigation

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid U.S. State Vehicle Operator’s LicenseNACI ClearanceInstallation Records CheckCriminal Background CheckFBI Fingerprints Check

Industry Keywords

MFLC ConsultationNon-Medical CounselingHealth and Wellness PresentationsCommunity Resource LinkagesDoD ProtocolEmergent SituationsMilitary Installation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide MFLC consultation and counseling services to military commands, service members, and their families
Deliver non-medical, short-term, walk-around, solution-focused counseling
Conduct assessments, brief counseling, consultation, action planning, referrals, and follow-up
Deliver training and health and wellness presentations
Participate in health fairs and other base or installation activities
Enter counselor activity data daily while maintaining confidentiality
Maintain visibility within assigned brigades or regiments
Establish relationships with community resources and provide service linkages
Partner with installation Points of Contact to address installation needs
Respond to critical incidents, surge and on-demand events, and special requests
Flex schedule for urgent requests
Manage duty-to-warn and restricted-reporting situations according to DoD protocol
Communicate with Regional Supervisors and participate in individual and group supervision
Participate in in-services, training, Quality Improvement committees, initiatives, studies, and pilot programs
Complete documentation, certification and training processes, and required technology-based activities
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must be local to installation
Master’s degree from an accredited graduate program in a relevant field, including social work, psychology, marriage/family therapy, or counseling
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 varied military installation or school environments
Ability to traverse short and long distances, including rugged, outdoor or uneven locations
May require travel outside a military installation
Ability to comply with site-specific requirements, including immunizations or vaccinations where required
US Citizenship
Fluency in English
Ability to work with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds
Pass NACI Clearance, Installation Records Check, Criminal Background Check, and FBI Fingerprints Check
Valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license
May be required to obtain a U.S. military vehicle operator’s permit for commercial sedans and similar vehicles

Benefits

Comp & perks

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