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

Magellan Health

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

Posted 10/28/2026full-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 consultation, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with DoD protocols. Possesses strong interpersonal skills to engage with military families and diverse populations, ensuring effective communication and support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In Mental HealthValid Independent Counseling LicenseExperience With Children And YouthIntermediate Microsoft Suite SkillsUnderstanding Of Military Family Dynamics

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Hard Skills

Behavioral CounselingAssessment And Action PlanningCrisis ResponseDocumentation And ReportingTraining And Presentations

Soft Skills

EmpathyCommunicationRelationship BuildingSensitivity To DiversityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Smartphone ApplicationsVideo-Conferencing PlatformsWeb ApplicationsMicrosoft SuiteInternet Navigation

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid U.S. State Vehicle Operator’s LicenseNational Agency Check And Inquiries (NACI) ClearanceInstallation Records Check (IRC)Criminal Background CheckFBI Fingerprints Check

Industry Keywords

Child And Adolescent DevelopmentMilitary Family SupportDoDEACYB ServicesSchool Counseling

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 linkages, and follow-up
Provide consultation to parents, personnel, schools, and installation command regarding behavioral health issues
Support DoDEA and community school staff, personnel, youth programs, and summer camps
Deliver parent training and guidance
Provide training and health and wellness presentations
Participate in health fairs and other base or installation activities
Enter counselor activity data daily using a smartphone or web application while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity
Establish relationships with community resources and provide appropriate linkages
Maintain visibility in schools and follow line-of-sight protocol
Partner with installation or facility Points of Contact to provide CYB services
Manage duty-to-warn and restricted-reporting situations according to DoD protocol
Participate in supervision and communicate trends and issues to Regional Supervisors
Respond to critical incidents and special requests
Flex schedule for urgent requests as needed
Participate in training, Quality Improvement committees, initiatives, studies, pilot programs, and other contract activities
Complete documentation and use applicable technology for required activities
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to become local
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 military installation and school settings
Ability to traverse short and/or long distances, including rugged, outdoor or uneven locations
Ability to comply with site-specific requirements, including current immunizations or vaccinations where required
Must prove US Citizenship
Must be fluent in English
Understanding, sensitivity and empathy for service members and their families
Ability to develop trusting, helping relationships
Ability to work with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
Pass a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Clearance
Pass an Installation Records Check (IRC), Criminal Background Check, and FBI Fingerprints Check
Valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license unless specifically 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 independent behavioral health clinician licensure meeting State, Commonwealth or customer-specific requirements
Licensure such as LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-R, LICSW-CP, LPC, LMHC, or LMFT, or equivalent independent licensure

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