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 9/21/2026full-timeJacksonville • 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 assessments, brief counseling, and resource linkage, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with DoD protocols. Possesses strong communication skills to engage with military families and diverse populations effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In Mental HealthIndependent 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 CertificationResource Linkage

Soft Skills

EmpathyCommunicationRelationship BuildingSensitivity To Diverse Backgrounds

Tools & Technologies

Smartphone ApplicationsVideo-Conferencing PlatformsMicrosoft SuiteInternet Navigation

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Unrestricted Counseling LicenseNACI ClearanceCriminal Background CheckFBI Fingerprints Check

Industry Keywords

Child And Adolescent DevelopmentMilitary Family SupportDoDEASchool CounselingBehavioral Health

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 linkage, and follow-up
Provide consultation to parents, personnel, schools, installation command, and military branch Points of Contact regarding behavioral health issues
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 and participate in health fairs and installation activities
Enter counselor activity data daily through smartphone or web applications while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity
Establish relationships with community resources and provide appropriate linkages
Maintain visibility within schools and follow line-of-sight protocols
Partner with installation/facility Points of Contact to address installation 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 schedule for urgent requests
Participate in in-services, training, Quality Improvement committees, initiatives, studies, pilot programs, and other contract activities
Complete documentation, certification and training processes, and use applicable technology
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 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 when required
Proof of 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 a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Clearance, Installation Records Check (IRC), Criminal Background Check, and FBI Fingerprints Check
Valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license; 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 specialty in child and adolescent development/psychology
School-assigned counselors must have prior work experience in a school setting
Current independent behavioral health clinician licensure meeting State, Commonwealth or customer-specific requirements
Valid in-state driver license

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