Military Embedded Adult Counselor

About the role

Provides the full breadth of MFLC consultation and counseling services to the command structure and military service members and their families as an embedded counselor assigned to a dedicated military unit.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing MFLC services including non-medical, short term, walk around counseling, training/health and wellness presentations, and consultation to the assigned brigade/regiments command regarding behavioral health issues with a unique understanding of the military unit, cultural and mission.
• Works closely with the Regional Supervisor/Regional Director, installation, and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is provided within scope and meets the needs of the installation.
• Delivers training and health and wellness presentations and activities as requested/ directed.
• Enters counselor activity data daily through smart phone or web application to assure that reporting is accurate from assigned installation, while maintaining client / service member confidentiality.
• Cultivates and maintains direct relationships with commanders and personnel within the assigned military unit, utilizing relationship management skills and recognizing the unique structure and mission of the assigned military unit.
• Manages duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to Department of Defense (DoD) protocol and staffs the cases with Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.
• Communicates with Regional Supervisors and participates in regular individual and group supervision, sharing information regarding trends and issues on the installations to which the counselor is assigned.
• Participates in regular in-services/training, Quality Improvement committees or other contract activities as assigned/appropriate.
• Participates in initiatives, studies, and pilot programs as directed by the customer and/or Magellan.
• Provides MFLC response to critical incidents, surge, and special requests as directed by the POC and approved by the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) program manager.
• Counselor will flex schedule to respond to urgent requests as needed or at the request of the Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.
• Manages duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to Department of Defense (DoD) protocol and staffs the cases with Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.

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 that grants authority to provide counseling services as an independent practitioner.
• A minimum two years of post-licensure clinical experience.
• Demonstrate intermediate-level competencies in technology and software (i.e., Microsoft Suite, Internet navigation, Smartphone/Tablet and application navigation, video-conferencing platform navigation).
• Requires ability to engage and communicate with military members or children as assigned, in order to accomplish job functions, and to respond quickly to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation and/or within a school setting, which includes the need to traverse short and/or long distances within the base to both indoor and outdoor locations, to maneuver through rugged, outdoor or uneven locations (e.g., steep inclines, stairs, grass), and work in outdoor weather and other military base conditions.
• May require travel to locations outside of a military installation in a variety of physical environments.

Qualifications

• Pass a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Clearance, an Installation Records Check (IRC), Criminal History Background Check and FBI Fingerprints Check.
• Some units require a secret level clearance in addition to the previously stated requirements.

Skills

• Ability to prove US Citizenship and must speak fluent English.
• Understanding, sensitivity and empathy for 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.

Benefits

This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

Pay

Salary Minimum: $59,922
Salary Maximum: $100,280

Schedule

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