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

Magellan Health

. Provide the full breadth of Military and Family Life Counselor consultation and counseling services to command structures, military service members and families .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeVirginia Beach • 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 Military and Family Life Counseling services, including assessment, brief counseling, and training presentations. Capable of establishing relationships with community resources and managing sensitive situations in compliance with DoD protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Social WorkValid Unrestricted Counseling LicenseLess Than 2 Years Post-Licensure Clinical ExperienceIntermediate-Level Microsoft Suite ProficiencyAbility To Engage With Military Members

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Hard Skills

AssessmentBrief CounselingSolution-Focused CounselingAction PlanningData Entry Through ApplicationsVideo-Conferencing PlatformsTraining DeliveryCrisis ResponseDocumentationQuality Improvement Participation

Soft Skills

EmpathyCommunicationRelationship BuildingSensitivity To Diverse BackgroundsAbility To Work In Diverse Environments

Tools & Technologies

SmartphonesWeb ApplicationsMicrosoft SuiteVideo-Conferencing ToolsInternet Navigation

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Military CounselingFamily Life CounselingDoD ProtocolHealth And Wellness PresentationsCommunity Resource Linkages

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide the full breadth of Military and Family Life Counselor consultation and counseling services to command structures, military service members and families
Provide non-medical, short-term, solution-focused, walk-around counseling
Deliver assessment, brief counseling, consultation, action planning, referrals and follow-up
Deliver training and health and wellness presentations
Participate in health fairs and other installation activities
Enter counselor activity data daily through smartphone or web application while maintaining confidentiality
Maintain visibility within assigned brigades/regiments
Establish relationships with community resources and provide appropriate 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 as needed
Manage duty-to-warn and restricted-reporting situations according to DoD protocol
Communicate with Regional Supervisors and participate in individual and group supervision
Share trends and issues from assigned installations
Participate in in-services, training, Quality Improvement committees and contract activities
Participate in initiatives, studies and pilot programs, including certification, training, documentation and technology use
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 competency with Microsoft Suite, internet navigation, smartphones/tablets and applications, and video-conferencing platforms
Ability to engage and communicate with military members or children and respond quickly to emergent situations
Ability to work across indoor, outdoor, rugged and uneven military installation or school environments
May require travel outside military base installations
Ability to comply with site-specific requirements, including immunizations or vaccinations where required
Proof of US Citizenship
Fluency in English
Understanding, sensitivity and empathy for service members and their families
Ability to develop trusting, helping relationships
Ability to 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
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