The Assignment Ready Counselor (ARC) provides short-term, surge, and on-demand counseling services to military members and their families during the summer break period
Job Summary
The Assignment Ready Counselor (ARC) provides short-term, surge, and on-demand counseling services to military members and their families during the summer break period.
Counselors deliver non-medical behavioral health services including assessment, brief counseling, consultation, training presentations, and referral to resources at military installations and schools.
The role requires adaptability to different military settings, collaboration with installation Points of Contact, and compliance with site-specific requirements including immunizations and security protocols.
Matching Summary
The Assignment Ready Counselor (ARC) provides short-term, surge, and on-demand counseling services to military members and their families during the summer break period.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Independent licensure in behavioral health
Short-term solution focused counseling
Work on military installations
Provide counseling to children and youth
Conduct health and wellness presentations
Adaptable to varying work environments
Nice-to-have
Experience with military culture
Ability to quickly build rapport
Experience working in school settings
Participate in quality improvement committees
Provide parent training and guidance
Key Requirements
Master’s Degree in mental health or social work
Current independent behavioral health licensure (LICSW, LCSW-R, LPC, LMHC, LMFT or equivalent)
US Citizenship
Fluency in English
Ability to accept short notice assignments including weekends
Experience with children and youth for CYB positions