Military & Family Life Counselor- Adult Embedded

Magellan Health

Fort Drum, NY, US
Base: $59,922 - $100,280; bonus/equity: not specif...
On-site
Embedded counselor
Military unit assignment
Solution-focused counseling
Magellan Health is seeking a Military & Family Life Counselor for an embedded position at Fort Drum, NY. The ideal candidate will provide non-medical counseling services to military service members and their families, requiring an independent counseling license and understanding of military culture

Job Summary

  • Provides non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling directly to eligible service and family members at assigned military units.
  • Cultivates and maintains direct relationships with commanders and personnel within the assigned military unit, utilizing relationship management skills.
  • Manages duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to Department of Defense (DoD) protocol.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Magellan Health is seeking a Military & Family Life Counselor for an embedded position at Fort Drum, NY. The ideal candidate will provide non-medical counseling services to military service members and their families, requiring an independent counseling license and understanding of military culture.

Salary

Base: $59,922 - $100,280; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • embedded counselor
  • military unit assignment
  • solution-focused counseling
  • daily activity data entry
  • relationship management with command
  • critical incident response

Nice-to-have

  • understanding of military culture
  • sensitivity to service members
  • ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Mental Health field
  • Independent counseling license (LICSW, LCSW-R, LICSW-CP, LPC, LMHC, LMFT or equivalent)
  • One year post-licensure clinical experience
  • Intermediate technology and software competencies
  • Ability to pass NACI Clearance, IRC, FBI Fingerprints Check
  • Valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license

Work Rights

Must speak fluent English

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