MFLC Counselor: Short Term or As Needed Coverage, Corpus Christi, TX

About the Role

Make a difference in the lives of our military Service Members and their families with your expertise in counseling and mental health – without the fuss of insurance, treatment plans, or overhead. Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) are the first line of defense for our Service Members’ mental health. Leidos seeks passionate licensed mental healthcare providers ready to embrace a flexible PRN-type schedule, stepping in where needed across military installations and communities to safeguard and enhance mental well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face counseling to military Service Members and their families (individual, couples, family, and children)
• Recommend appropriate referrals and handoffs based on differential clinical skills to military and community resources
• Offer presentations to address social skills development and social-emotional learning, especially for early childhood development
• Build rapport with Service Members, spouses, and children by attending installation and community events
• Help families and children with challenges specific to the military community, such as transitions, reoccurring moves, frequent separations, deployments, and more

Qualifications

• A master’s degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA/PhD)
• Licensure to practice at the independent practice level (LCSW, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist) in a state or territory of the United States
• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to pass a basic background check and obtain a National/Child National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) clearance (Public Trust clearance)

Skills

• Proactive, solution-focused counseling approach
• Experience working with children and youth in various settings (e.g., schools, child development centers, camps)
• Ability to address issues such as bullying, conflict resolution, self-esteem, anger management, deployment-related stress, and family transitions

Benefits

• Unlimited and free CEUs through a Leidos affiliate
• Reimbursement for job-related license renewal fees
• Eligibility to participate in a 401K retirement plan
• Access to health and wellness programs with cashback incentives
• Access to Leidos’ Employee Discount Program and exclusive discount marketplace

Pay

Pay Range: $37/hr - $44/hr

Schedule

Flexible, PRN-type schedule as a Mission Ready Reserve (MRR) counselor, with assignments at the counselor’s discretion.

Environment

Duties are performed in multiple indoor (approximately 60%) and outdoor locations (approximately 40%), including military installations, schools, and child development centers. Outdoor work may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and exposure to weather. CDC settings frequently involve sitting on the floor to interact with children for up to 2 hours at a time.

Specific Need

Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) Counseling: CYB-MFLCs provide support, including counseling, consultation, and outreach to eligible children, youth, parents, staff, and faculty. Services may be needed at installations, Child Development Centers (CDCs), Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) schools, summer schools, camps, and programs DoW-wide. Address issues such as:

• Identifying feelings
• Bullying
• Conflict resolution
• Self-esteem
• Managing anger and aggression
• Separation from parents
• Problem-solving
• Coping with deployment and reunification
• Transition and moving
• Sibling and parental relationships
• Time management