Military and Family Life School Counselor

About the role

The position involves providing comprehensive Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) counseling services to children of military service members and their families at various locations including military installations, DoDEA schools, and community schools. Services may include non-medical counseling, training, consultation, and referral to resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling to eligible children and youth of service members.
• Assess, counsel, and consult with children and youth, and refer them to appropriate resources.
• Support staff and personnel of DoDEA, community schools, and summer camps.
• Engage in training and health and wellness presentations, participate in health fairs, and provide parent training and guidance.
• Enter counselor activity data accurately and maintain confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain relationships with community resources and provide appropriate linkages.
• Work within line-of-sight protocol and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with Points of Contact (POC) to address the needs of the installation and facilities.
• Manage duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to DoD protocol.
• Participate in regular supervision, in-services, and training sessions.
• Respond to critical incidents and special requests as directed.
• Participate in pilot programs and other contract activities 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, US Territory or Commonwealth.
• A minimum of two years of post-licensure clinical experience.
• Intermediate-level competencies in technology and software (Microsoft Suite, Internet navigation, Smartphone/Tablet and application navigation, video-conferencing platform navigation).
• Ability to engage and communicate with military members or children as assigned.
• Pass a Child National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI) Clearance and an Installation Records Check (IRC), Criminal History Background Check and FBI Fingerprints Check.
• Vehicle Operator's License Requirement: Valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license.
• Must meet the Magellan MFLC CYB criteria for experience with children and youth and specialty in child and adolescent development/psychology.
• School assigned counselors must have past work experience in a school setting.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship.
• Fluent in English.
• 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 backgrounds.

Skills

• Intermediate-level competencies in technology and software.
• Effective communication and engagement skills.
• Ability to work in diverse and challenging environments.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development/psychology.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, voluntary, and other perks to enhance physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Pay

$59,922 - $100,280

Schedule

Flexibility to respond to urgent requests as needed or at the request of the Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.