MFLC Counselor Short Term or As Needed Coverage, Fort Wainwright Alaska

About the role

Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) are needed to provide counseling services to military service members and their families. Mission Ready Reserve (MRR) MFLCs are available to serve when needed, focusing on mental health support without administrative burdens.

Responsibilities

• Face-to-face counseling to military service members and their families (individual, couples, family, and children).
• Recommend appropriate referrals and handoffs based on clinical skills to military and community resources.
• Offer presentations on social skills development and social emotional learning.
• Build rapport with service members, spouses, and children by attending installation and community events.
• Support families and children with challenges specific to the military community, such as transitions, relocations, deployments, and more.

Requirements

• A master’s degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA/PhD).
• A valid independent license in the mental health field from any US state or territory (LCSW, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist).
• A U.S. citizen.
• Able to pass a basic background check for employment, a Child National Agency Check, and Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) clearance, commonly called a Public Trust clearance.
• Live within 50 miles of Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Qualifications

• No insurance to file.
• No progress notes required.
• No treatment plans to develop.
• Intuitive reporting tools provided by the MRR model.

SkillsPassionate mental healthcare providers.

Flexible and ready-to-serve.

Proactive in addressing mental health issues.

Experience in counseling and behavioral health.

Ability to work in various environments, including indoor and outdoor settings.

Knowledge of military-specific challenges and solutions.

Benefits

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

Pay

The pay range for this position is $28/hr. - $50/hr.

Schedule

Part-time, full-time work on a part-time basis.

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