Military and Family Life Counselor – Child and Youth Behavioral and School

Magellan Health

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

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeFort Belvoir • 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, with a focus on solution-oriented approaches and effective communication with military families. Proficient in maintaining confidentiality, managing critical incidents, and utilizing technology for documentation and data entry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree in Mental HealthValid Independent Counseling LicenseExperience with Children and YouthIntermediate Microsoft Suite CompetencyAbility to Engage with Military Families

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Hard Skills

Child and Youth Behavioral CounselingSolution-Focused CounselingAssessment and Action PlanningDocumentation and Data EntryCrisis ResponseTraining and Presentation DeliveryBehavioral Health ConsultationClinical ExperienceMental Health AssessmentChild and Adolescent Development

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingAdaptabilityTeam CollaborationCultural Competence

Tools & Technologies

Smartphone ApplicationsWeb ApplicationsVideo-Conferencing PlatformsMicrosoft SuiteInternet Navigation

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid U.S. State Vehicle Operator’s LicenseCNACI ClearanceCriminal History Background CheckFBI Fingerprints Check

Industry Keywords

Military FamiliesChild Development CentersYouth ProgramsHealth and Wellness PresentationsDoD ProtocolSchool CounselingDiverse BackgroundsInstallation Records CheckEmergency SituationsProfessional Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive Child and Youth Behavioral counseling services to children of military service members and their families
Deliver non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling, assessment, brief counseling, consultation, action planning, referrals, and follow-up
Support staff and personnel at child development centers, youth programs, and summer camps
Provide parent support, training, and guidance
Deliver training and health and wellness presentations and participate in health fairs and 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 and accessibility at assigned locations while following line-of-sight protocols
Partner with installation Points of Contact to address facility needs and maintain professional working relationships
Manage duty-to-warn and restricted-reporting situations according to DoD protocol
Participate in individual and group supervision and communicate installation trends and issues to Regional Supervisors
Respond to critical incidents and special requests, including flexing the schedule as needed
Participate in training, Quality Improvement committees, initiatives, studies, pilot programs, certification processes, and other contract activities
Complete documentation and use applicable technology for required activities
Perform other assigned duties

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
Less than 2 years of post-licensure clinical experience
Intermediate-level competency 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 and school settings
Ability to traverse indoor and outdoor locations, including rugged or uneven terrain
May need current immunizations or vaccinations for site-specific assignments
Ability to prove US Citizenship and fluency in English
Ability to work with children, service members, and families from diverse backgrounds
Pass CNACI Clearance, Installation Records Check, 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 obtain a U.S. military vehicle operator’s permit for TDY locations
Meet Magellan MFLC CYB criteria for experience with children and youth and specialization in child and adolescent development/psychology
School-assigned counselors must have prior 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
Benefits and perks supporting physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing
Tobacco-free workplace