Military Family Life Counselor

Magellan Health

Joint Base Mdl Nj, US
Salary minimum: $59,922; salary maximum: $100,280;...
On-site
Independent practice license
Non-medical counseling
Child and youth behavioral counseling
Magellan Health is seeking a Military Family Life Counselor to provide counseling services to children and youth of military families at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. The ideal candidate must hold an independent counseling license and have experience in a school setting, focusing on behavioral health issues affecting military families

Job Summary

  • Provides non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling directly to eligible children and youth of service members.
  • Supports staff and personnel of DoDEA, community schools, and summer camps, as well as providing parent training and guidance.
  • Establishes and maintains working relationships with community resources focused on children and youth and provides appropriate linkages.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Magellan Health is seeking a Military Family Life Counselor to provide counseling services to children and youth of military families at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. The ideal candidate must hold an independent counseling license and have experience in a school setting, focusing on behavioral health issues affecting military families.

Salary

Salary Minimum: $59,922; Salary Maximum: $100,280; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Independent practice license
  • Non-medical counseling
  • Child and youth behavioral counseling
  • School setting experience

Nice-to-have

  • Sensitivity to military families
  • Ability to develop trusting relationships
  • Experience with diverse backgrounds

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree in a Mental Health related field
  • Valid unrestricted independent counseling license (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Psychologist)
  • Minimum two years post-licensure clinical experience
  • Intermediate technology and software competencies
  • US Citizenship
  • Fluent in English
  • Pass background checks (NACI, IRC, FBI Fingerprints)
  • Valid U.S. state vehicle operator's license

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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