Military Family Life Counselor

The Military Family Life Counselor provides non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling to children and youth of service members at military installations. The counselor will work closely with the installation and military branch Points of Contact to provide CYB services within scope and meet the needs of the installation. Responsibilities include providing non-medical counseling, training/health and wellness presentations, consultation with parents, and consultation to installation command regarding behavioral health issues affecting children and youth.

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 of two years of post-license clinical experience.
• 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.
• Understanding, sensitivity and empathy for children, service members and their families. Ability to develop trusting, helping relationships.
• 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: All contractor personnel providing counseling support at Government locations shall possess a valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Short-term incentives
• Health benefits
• Life benefits
• Voluntary benefits
• Other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.