The Assignment Ready Counselor provides coverage for short-term, surge, and on-demand military family counseling needs including summer camp assignments
Job Summary
The Assignment Ready Counselor provides coverage for short-term, surge, and on-demand military family counseling needs including summer camp assignments.
Counselors deliver non-medical counseling, training, and consultation services to military service members, their families, and youth programs at military installations.
The role requires adaptability to various locations and conditions on military bases while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with DoD protocols.
Matching Summary
The Assignment Ready Counselor provides coverage for short-term, surge, and on-demand military family counseling needs including summer camp assignments.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Licensed independent mental health counselor
Short-term solution focused counseling
Work on military installations
Provide counseling to children and youth
Conduct health and wellness presentations
Data entry via smartphone or web
Adaptable to varying work environments
Nice-to-have
Familiarity with military culture
Experience in school settings
Strong rapport building skills
Ability to work with minimal guidance
Participate in quality improvement committees
Key Requirements
Master’s Degree in mental health or social work
Current independent licensure as a mental health clinician
Ability to accept short notice assignments including weekends
US Citizenship required
Fluency in English
Experience with child and adolescent development for CYB roles