Military Family Life Counselor - CDC

About the role

Leidos is hiring licensed behavioral health professionals to support Fort Irwin, CA. The Child and Youth Behavioral Military and Family Life Counselor (CYB-MFLC) position offers a unique opportunity to serve a vital role, providing non-medical support to eligible faculty, staff, parents, children, and youth.

Responsibilities

• Work at installation Child Development Centers (CDCs) with children 0-5, before or after-school care centers for school-aged children, youth and teens on educational activities and appropriate developmental focus.
• Observe, participate, and engage in activities with children and youth; provide coaching, guidance and support to staff and parents; and model behavior management techniques for staff and parents.
• Offer presentations to address social skills development and social emotional learning that is crucial for childhood early development.
• Promote creativity and positivity through approved materials.
• Build rapport with parents and families by attending installation and community events.
• Help children with transition adjustments, such as a new school and a new home.
• Communicate information regarding trends and issues at assigned installation to Team Leads.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA/PhD).
• The candidate must hold a valid independent license in the mental health field from any US state or territory (LCSW, MHC, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist).
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be 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.

Skills

No specific skills are mentioned beyond those required for licensure and the ability to work in a military environment.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned beyond those typically offered by employers in the healthcare sector.

Pay

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

Schedule

Not specified, but likely full-time.