Military and Family Life Counselor – School

Magellan Health

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

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeFort Bragg • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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 parent training. Possesses strong communication skills to engage with military families and collaborate with community resources while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with DoD protocols.

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Master’s Degree In Mental HealthValid Independent Counseling LicenseExperience With Children And YouthIntermediate Microsoft Suite SkillsNACI Clearance

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Hard Skills

Behavioral CounselingAssessmentSolution-Focused CounselingAction PlanningCrisis ResponseDocumentationChild And Adolescent DevelopmentTraining DeliveryData EntryConsultation

Soft Skills

EmpathyCommunicationRelationship BuildingSensitivityTrust Development

Tools & Technologies

Smartphone ApplicationsVideo-Conferencing PlatformsInternet NavigationMicrosoft Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid U.S. State Vehicle Operator’s LicenseMilitary Vehicle Operator’s Permit (if required)

Industry Keywords

DoDEA SchoolsMilitary FamiliesBehavioral HealthChild And Youth ServicesConfidentialityDoD ProtocolQuality ImprovementCriminal Background CheckFBI Fingerprints CheckInstallation Command

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, including assessment, brief counseling, consultation, action planning, referrals, and follow-up
Provide services at DoDEA schools, community schools, youth programs, summer camps, and on-demand assignments
Consult with parents, personnel, schools, and installation command regarding behavioral health issues affecting children and youth
Support DoDEA and community school staff and personnel
Provide parent training and guidance
Deliver training and health and wellness presentations and participate in health fairs and installation activities
Enter counselor activity data daily via smartphone or web application while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity
Establish relationships with community resources and provide appropriate linkages
Maintain visibility within schools and follow line-of-sight protocol
Partner with installation and military branch Points of Contact to deliver CYB services and maintain professional working relationships
Manage duty-to-warn and restricted-reporting situations according to DoD protocol
Communicate with Regional Supervisors and participate in individual and group supervision
Respond to critical incidents and special requests; flex schedule for urgent requests as needed
Participate in in-services, training, Quality Improvement committees, initiatives, studies, pilot programs, certification processes, documentation, and other contract 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
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 physical 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 service members and their families; ability to develop trusting helping relationships and work with diverse backgrounds
Pass NACI Clearance, Installation Records Check, Criminal Background Check, and FBI Fingerprints Check
Valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license; may need to obtain a U.S. military vehicle operator’s permit if required
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 licensure as an independently licensed behavioral health clinician meeting applicable state, Commonwealth or customer-specific requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

This position is included in a bargaining unit; pay rates are specified in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement
Tobacco-free workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer