Military and Family Life Counselor (Adult)

About the role

Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) provide assessment, short-term, solution-focused counseling services and non-traditional walk around participant outreach to eligible individuals, marital or intimate partners, families, and groups. Services are tailored to address the specific needs of adult military members, caregivers, and spouses, enhancing their ability to cope with the challenges of military life.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Works in partnership with installation and uniformed Points of Contact (POC) to ensure needs of service-members, families, and program requirements are met.
• MFLC Counselors provide assessment and short-term, solution-focused counseling services to eligible individuals, marital or intimate partners, families, and groups.
• Accurately assess clients’ presenting problems and plan effective treatment.
• Provide counseling services using preventative models to strengthen readiness and resilience among service members and their families.
• Interact with all ranks within the military structure and establish strong relationships with influential individuals.
• Attend and brief at brigade and battalion staff meetings, support installation events, fairs, and ceremonies, and respond to critical incidents, surge, and on-demand events.
• Manage duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to DoD protocol, conduct government-approved presentations, and report counselor activities daily.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizen and fluent in English.
• Master's degree or higher in a relevant behavioral health field (social work, psychology, marriage/family therapy, counseling).
• Valid independent license in the mental health field from any US state or territory (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, LMHC, Psychologist).
• Pass a basic background check, NACI/CNACI clearance, and installation-specific requirements.
• Knowledge of military life stressors and available resources.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior military service or familiarity with military culture.
• Experience developing relationships with high-ranking military personnel.
• Prior service as an MFLC counselor.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Access to U.S. Government facilities and systems.
• U.S. citizenship, valid driver's license, transportation, and auto insurance.
• Knowledge of military chain of command and command structure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Professionalism and ability to handle confidential information.

Physical Demands

• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently.
• Lifts up to 10 pounds.
• Uses personal computer, telephones, copiers, printers, and other office equipment.