Military and Family Life Counselor

Magellan Health

. Provide the full breadth of Child and Youth Behavioral counseling services to military children and families at military and off-installation locations .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited 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 assessment, brief counseling, and consultation, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with DoD protocols. Capable of building trusting relationships with military families and effectively engaging with diverse populations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In Mental HealthValid Independent Counseling LicenseTwo Years Post-Licensure Clinical ExperienceExperience With Children And YouthIntermediate-Level Microsoft Suite Competency

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Hard Skills

Behavioral CounselingAssessmentSolution-Focused CounselingDocumentationCrisis ResponseAction PlanningReferral ManagementParent TrainingHealth And Wellness PresentationsChild And Adolescent Development

Soft Skills

EmpathyCommunicationRelationship BuildingSensitivityAdaptability

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 FamiliesDoDEABehavioral HealthSchool SettingDiversity And Inclusion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide the full breadth of Child and Youth Behavioral counseling services to military children and families at military and off-installation locations
Deliver non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling, including assessment, brief counseling, consultation, action planning, referrals and follow-up
Provide consultation to parents, personnel, schools and installation command regarding behavioral health issues affecting children and youth
Support DoDEA and community school staff and personnel, summer camps and youth programs
Provide parent training and guidance
Deliver training and health and wellness presentations; participate in health fairs and installation activities
Enter counselor activity data daily through 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 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 regular individual and group supervision
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 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 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 military installations 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
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 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 commercial sedans and similar vehicles
Meet Magellan MFLC CYB criteria for experience with children and youth and specialty in child and adolescent development/psychology
Past work experience in a school setting required for school assignment
Current licensure required; 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 and perks
Tobacco-free workplace