Military and Family Life Counselor – School Counselor

Magellan Health

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

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeYorktown • 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, including assessment, 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

Independent Counseling LicenseMaster's Degree in Mental HealthExperience with Children and YouthIntermediate Microsoft Suite SkillsUnderstanding of Military Family Dynamics

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Hard Skills

Child and Youth Behavioral CounselingAssessment and Action PlanningSolution-Focused CounselingResource LinkageDocumentation and Data EntryCrisis ResponseBehavioral Health ConsultationParent TrainingEmergent Situation ResponseChild and Adolescent Development

Soft Skills

EmpathyCommunicationRelationship BuildingSensitivity to Diverse BackgroundsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Smartphone ApplicationsVideo-Conferencing PlatformsWeb ApplicationsMicrosoft SuiteInternet Navigation

Certifications & Qualifications

State Independent License (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT)NACI ClearanceInstallation Records CheckCriminal Background CheckFBI Fingerprints Check

Industry Keywords

Military Family SupportDoDEABehavioral HealthCounseling ServicesSchool CounselingQuality ImprovementHealth and Wellness PresentationsDuty-to-Warn ProtocolRestricted ReportingCultural Competence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) counseling services to children of military service members and their families
Deliver non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling
Provide assessment, brief counseling, consultation, action planning, referrals, resource linkage, and follow-up
Provide training and health and wellness presentations
Consult with parents, personnel, schools, and installation command regarding behavioral health issues
Support DoDEA and community school staff and personnel
Provide parent training and guidance
Participate in health fairs and other base or 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
Manage duty-to-warn and restricted-reporting situations according to DoD protocol
Participate in regular individual and group supervision
Communicate trends and issues to the Regional Supervisor
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, and other contract activities
Complete activity documentation and use applicable technology for required activities
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must hold a state independent license such as LCPC, LCSW, LMFT
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 and maneuver through rugged, outdoor or uneven locations
May need current immunizations or vaccinations for certain 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
Ability to work with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
Pass a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Clearance
Pass an Installation Records Check (IRC), Criminal Background Check, and FBI Fingerprints Check
Possess a valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license unless waived by the FEDSIM COR
May be required to pass tests and 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 past work experience in a school setting
Current licensure required for this position
Must be an independently licensed behavioral health clinician
Must comply with security responsibilities, controls, legal, regulatory, contractual, and internal policy requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

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