Military and Family Life Counselor – Temporary Backfill

Magellan Health

. Provide coverage in short-term, surge, on-demand, and backfill situations for military-related needs .

Posted 11/3/2026part-timeMaryland • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing behavioral counseling services to military service members and their families, utilizing advanced knowledge of brief therapy and solution-focused counseling methods. Capable of engaging effectively with diverse populations and managing confidential information in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C)Solution-Focused CounselingBehavioral Health ConsultationChild and Adolescent DevelopmentMilitary Culture Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Behavioral CounselingAssessmentAction PlanningResource LinkageCrisis ResponseData EntryTraining DeliveryQuality Improvement ParticipationConfidentiality ManagementEmergent Situation Response

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAdaptabilityRelationship BuildingMinimal Guidance WorkParent Training

Tools & Technologies

Smartphone ApplicationsWeb Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LCPC)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT)

Industry Keywords

Military InstallationsDoDEA SchoolsYouth ProgramsCommunity ResourcesHealth and Wellness PresentationsDuty-to-Warn ProtocolRestricted ReportingIn-Service TrainingSite-Specific RequirementsUS Citizenship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide coverage in short-term, surge, on-demand, and backfill situations for military-related needs
Provide Adult or Child and Youth Behavioral counseling services to military service members and their families at military installations
Deliver non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling, including assessment, brief counseling, consultation, action planning, referrals, resource linkage, and follow-up
Provide consultation to parents, child daycare personnel, school personnel, and installation command regarding behavioral health issues
Support DoDEA schools, community schools, youth programs, summer camps, military community centers, and readiness centers as assigned
Provide parent training and guidance and support CDC, school, youth-program, and summer-camp staff
Work closely with installation and military branch Points of Contact to ensure services meet program scope and installation needs
Deliver training and health and wellness presentations and participate in health fairs and other installation activities
Enter counselor activity data daily through a smartphone or web application while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity
Manage duty-to-warn and restricted-reporting situations according to DoD protocol, with case staffing by Regional Supervisor or Regional Director
Communicate with Regional Supervisors and participate in individual and group supervision
Respond to critical incidents and special requests as directed by the Point of Contact and approved by the OSD program manager
Establish working relationships with community resources and provide appropriate linkages

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must reside near Joint Base Andrews, NAS Patuxent River, or NSA Bethesda, or be willing to make themselves local
Independently licensed to practice as a Social Worker (LCSW-C), Therapist (LCMFT), or Mental Health Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland
Master's Degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health-related field or social work
Willing to accept assignments of undefined periods, including weekends, with short notice
Able to cover full-time assignments ranging from a weekend to two weeks
Adaptable to new working conditions and varying location rules
Able to work effectively with minimal instruction and guidance
Ability to participate in in-services, training, Quality Improvement committees, or other contract activities with minimal notice
Ability to engage and communicate quickly with military members, spouses, children, students, parents, and co-workers
Ability to respond to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation or within a school setting
May need to comply with site-specific requirements, including current immunizations or vaccinations
Must be able to prove US Citizenship
Must be fluent in English
Advanced knowledge of brief therapy and solution-focused counseling methods
Prior military service, military family-member experience, or strong familiarity with military culture desired
CYB positions require Magellan MFLC CYB criteria for experience with children and youth and specialty in child and adolescent development/psychology
Must maintain confidentiality and anonymity of service/family member information
Current licensure meeting state, Commonwealth, or customer-specific requirements
Must be an independently licensed behavioral health clinician
Must understand, comply with, and attest to position-specific security responsibilities and applicable legal, regulatory, contractual, and internal requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and welfare allowance specified in the applicable wage determination agreement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Tobacco-free workplace