Military & Family Life Counselor- Adult Embedded

MagellanHealth

Fort Drum, NY, US
Base: $59,922 - $100,280; bonus/equity: not specif...
Independent licensed behavioral health clinician
Short-term walk-around counseling
Military unit embedded counseling
This position provides the full breadth of Military & Family Life Counselor consultation and counseling services to military service members and their families as an embedded counselor assigned to a dedicated military unit

Job Summary

  • This position provides the full breadth of Military & Family Life Counselor consultation and counseling services to military service members and their families as an embedded counselor assigned to a dedicated military unit.
  • The counselor delivers non-medical, short-term counseling, training, health and wellness presentations, and consultation while maintaining confidentiality and working closely with military command and installation points of contact.
  • MagellanHealth offers a comprehensive benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to enhancing physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Matching Summary

This position provides the full breadth of Military & Family Life Counselor consultation and counseling services to military service members and their families as an embedded counselor assigned to a dedicated military unit.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Independent licensed behavioral health clinician
  • Short-term walk-around counseling
  • Military unit embedded counseling
  • Behavioral health consultation
  • Training and wellness presentations
  • Use of technology for reporting
  • Relationship management with military command

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to engage military members and families
  • Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds
  • Flexibility to respond to urgent requests
  • Participation in quality improvement activities
  • Collaboration with community resources

Key Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Mental Health related field
  • Valid independent counseling license (LICSW, LCSW-R, LICSW-CP, LPC, LMHC, LMFT or equivalent)
  • Minimum one year post-licensure clinical experience
  • Pass National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Clearance
  • Pass Installation Records Check and FBI Fingerprints Check
  • US Citizenship required
  • Valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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