Military and Family Life School Counselor

Responsibilities

• Provide full‑breadth Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) counseling services to children of military service members and their families at both on‑ and off‑installation locations.
• Deliver non‑medical, short‑term, solution‑focused counseling, including assessment, brief counseling, consultation, action planning, resource referral, and follow‑up.
• Conduct training, health and wellness presentations, and participate in health fairs and other base/installation activities focused on children and youth.
• Enter counselor activity data daily via smartphone or web application while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity.
• Establish and maintain relationships with community resources focused on children and youth and provide appropriate linkages.
• Maintain line‑of‑sight protocol in schools, ensuring another adult can see the counselor and child at all times.
• Partner with installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to deliver CYB services that meet installation and school needs.
• Manage duty‑to‑warn and restricted‑reporting situations according to DoD protocol and coordinate with Regional Supervisor/Director.
• Communicate regularly with Regional Supervisor, sharing trends and issues; participate in individual and group supervision.
• Respond to critical incidents and special requests as directed by the POC and approved by the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) program manager; flex schedule to address urgent requests.
• Participate in in‑services, training, Quality Improvement committees, pilot programs, and other contract activities as assigned.
• Provide parent training and guidance, and support staff and personnel of DoDEA, community schools, and summer camps.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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, U.S. Territory, or Commonwealth that authorizes independent practice.
• Minimum two years of post‑licensure clinical experience.
• Intermediate‑level competency with technology and software (Microsoft Suite, internet navigation, smartphone/tablet applications, video‑conferencing platforms).
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with military members, children, and families, and to respond quickly to emergent situations across installation and school settings.
• Physical ability to traverse short and long distances on base, including rugged or uneven terrain and outdoor weather conditions.
• Compliance with site‑specific requirements such as current immunizations or vaccinations, as applicable.
• U.S. citizenship and fluency in English.
• Demonstrated understanding, sensitivity, and empathy for children, service members, and their families; ability to develop trusting, helping relationships.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Pass a Child National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI) clearance, an Installation Records Check (IRC), a criminal‑history background check, and FBI fingerprint check.
• Valid U.S. state driver’s license; may be required to obtain a U.S. military vehicle operator’s permit for commercial sedans used on temporary duty 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 prior work experience in a school setting.

Benefits

• Eligibility for short‑term incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, voluntary, and other benefits that support physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Pay

Anticipated base salary range: $59,922 – $100,280. Actual pay will be adjusted based on individual skills, experience, education, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

Schedule

• Flex schedule to respond to urgent requests and critical incidents as needed.