Military & Family Life Counselor - Child/youth

Magellan Health

Beaufort, SC, US
Base: $59,922 - $100,280; bonus/equity: not specif...
On-site
Provide non-medical counseling to children and youth
Support child development centers and youth programs
Conduct health and wellness presentations
Magellan Health is seeking a Military & Family Life Counselor specializing in child and youth counseling at MCAS Beaufort, SC. The ideal candidate should hold an independent mental health counseling license and have experience working with military families

Job Summary

  • Provide non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling to eligible children and youth of service members.
  • Offer training and health and wellness presentations, and participate in base activities focused on children and youth.
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with community resources and partner with installation POCs to address installation needs.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Magellan Health is seeking a Military & Family Life Counselor specializing in child and youth counseling at MCAS Beaufort, SC. The ideal candidate should hold an independent mental health counseling license and have experience working with military families.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Provide non-medical counseling to children and youth
  • Support child development centers and youth programs
  • Conduct health and wellness presentations
  • Maintain daily activity data reporting
  • Establish community resource linkages
  • Adhere to line-of-sight protocol when working with children

Nice-to-have

  • Sensitivity and empathy for military families
  • Ability to develop trusting relationships
  • Work effectively with diverse backgrounds
  • Flexibility to respond to urgent requests

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Mental Health related field
  • Independent counseling license (LPC, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW or equivalent)
  • Minimum two years post-license clinical experience
  • Intermediate technology and software competencies
  • Ability to traverse military installations and work in various conditions
  • US Citizenship
  • Fluent in English
  • Pass CNACI Clearance and background checks
  • Valid U.S. state vehicle operator's license
  • Experience with children and youth, specialty in child and adolescent development/psychology

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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