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 11/4/2026full-timeHavelock • North Carolina • 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 resource linkage, while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to DoD protocols. Possesses strong communication skills to engage with military families and diverse populations effectively.

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 ReportingResource Linkage

Soft Skills

EmpathyCommunicationRelationship BuildingSensitivity To Diverse BackgroundsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Smartphone ApplicationsVideo-Conferencing PlatformsMicrosoft SuiteInternet Navigation

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

DoDEAMilitary FamiliesChild And Adolescent DevelopmentSchool CounselingMental Health Services

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
Deliver non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling at assigned primary and secondary locations
Perform assessments, brief counseling, consultation, action planning, referrals, resource linkage, and follow-up
Support DoDEA and community school staff and personnel, youth programs, and summer camps
Provide parent training and guidance
Deliver training and health and wellness presentations
Participate in health fairs and base or installation activities focused on children and youth
Enter counselor activity data daily through a smartphone or web application while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity
Establish and maintain relationships with community resources and provide appropriate linkages
Remain visible and accessible within the school while following line-of-sight protocol
Partner with installation or facility Points of Contact to address service needs
Manage duty-to-warn and restricted-reporting situations according to DoD protocol
Participate in individual and group supervision and communicate trends and issues to the Regional Supervisor
Respond to critical incidents and special requests
Flex the schedule for urgent requests as needed
Participate in in-services, training, Quality Improvement committees, initiatives, studies, pilot programs, and other assigned contract activities
Complete activity 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
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 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
Understanding, sensitivity, and empathy for service members and their families
Ability to develop trusting, helping relationships and 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 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 licensure meeting State, Commonwealth, or customer-specific requirements
Must be an independently licensed behavioral health clinician
Must comply with position-specific security responsibilities, controls, and applicable legal, regulatory, contractual, and internal requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentives may be available
Comprehensive benefits package
Health, life, voluntary, and other benefits and perks
Tobacco-free workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer