Military And Family Life Counselor - Child And Youth

Magellan Health

Fort Drum, NY, US
Base: $59,922 - $100,280; bonus/equity: not specif...
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Independent level mental health licensure
Non-medical counseling
Short-term solution focused counseling
** Magellan Health is seeking a Military and Family Life Counselor specializing in Child and Youth services at Fort Drum, NY. The ideal candidate must hold an independent mental health counseling license and have experience working with children and families of military personnel. **

Job Summary

  • Provide the full breadth of Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) counseling services to children of military service members and their families.
  • Services include non-medical counseling, training/health and wellness presentations, consultation with parents, and consultation to installation command.
  • Counselors will be assigned to child development centers, youth programs, summer camps, and on demand assignments, working closely with installation Points of Contact (POC).

Matching Summary

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** Magellan Health is seeking a Military and Family Life Counselor specializing in Child and Youth services at Fort Drum, NY. The ideal candidate must hold an independent mental health counseling license and have experience working with children and families of military personnel. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • independent level mental health licensure
  • non-medical counseling
  • short-term solution focused counseling
  • support for child development centers
  • health and wellness presentations
  • daily activity data entry
  • working relationships with community resources
  • line-of-sight protocol adherence
  • duty to warn protocol
  • DoD protocol compliance

Nice-to-have

  • understanding sensitivity and empathy
  • ability to develop trusting relationships
  • work effectively with diverse backgrounds
  • active participation in initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Mental Health related field
  • Valid unrestricted independent counseling license
  • Minimum two years post-license clinical experience
  • Intermediate technology and software competencies
  • Ability to prove US Citizenship
  • Fluent in English
  • Pass Child National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI) Clearance
  • Pass Installation Records Check (IRC)
  • Pass Criminal History Background Check
  • Pass FBI Fingerprints Check
  • Valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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