Military Family Life Counselor

MagellanHealth

Patuxent River, MD, US
Base: $59,922 - $100,280; bonus/equity: not specif...
Licensed independent behavioral health clinician
Child and youth behavioral counseling
Military installation work environment
This position provides comprehensive behavioral counseling services to children and youth of military service members and their families at military installations

Job Summary

  • This position provides comprehensive behavioral counseling services to children and youth of military service members and their families at military installations.
  • Counselors work closely with installation points of contact and provide training, consultation, and support to child development centers, youth programs, and parents.
  • MagellanHealth offers a comprehensive benefits package and promotes a tobacco-free, equal opportunity workplace.

Matching Summary

This position provides comprehensive behavioral counseling services to children and youth of military service members and their families at military installations.

Salary

Base: $59,922 - $100,280; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and voluntary perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Licensed independent behavioral health clinician
  • Child and youth behavioral counseling
  • Military installation work environment
  • Short-term solution focused counseling
  • Use of technology for data reporting
  • Collaboration with military points of contact
  • Compliance with DoD protocols

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in school settings
  • Ability to work with diverse populations
  • Strong communication and engagement skills
  • Flexibility to respond to urgent requests
  • Participation in training and quality improvement
  • Empathy for military families and children

Key Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Mental Health related field
  • Valid unrestricted independent counseling license
  • Minimum two years post-license clinical experience
  • Pass CNACI, IRC, Criminal History, FBI Fingerprints checks
  • US Citizenship required
  • Valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license
  • Experience with child and adolescent development/psychology

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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