School Counselor for Military Family Life (Elementary/Middle School)

Description

We are seeking licensed behavioral health professionals to join our Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) Child and Youth Behavioral team to support the needs of military families. This unique opportunity involves providing counseling, consultation, and outreach to support military service members and their families as they navigate military life adjustments. The role will focus on providing non-medical support, including addressing social and emotional issues before they become greater challenges. Responsibilities include working at schools with military youth, engaging in activities, offering coaching and support to staff and parents, and promoting positivity and creativity. This position offers benefits such as paid federal holidays, free and unlimited behavioral healthcare training, and reimbursement for job-related license renewal fees. Candidates must hold a master's degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions, licensure to practice at the independent level in the United States, and must be a U.S. citizen. This is a valuable opportunity to support military families during their important life transitions.

Licensure Portability

Under the recent National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), licensed Military and Family Life Counselors may provide non-medical counseling services to military families at any location within the United States. Within the scope of the MFLC program, a counselor may hold any independent and clinical license recognized by the Secretary of Defense.

Minimum Requirements:

• A master's degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA/PhD).
• Licensure to practice at the independent practice level (LCSW, MFT, LPCC, LMHC, Psychologist) in the United States.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Original Posting Date:

2024-09-13 While subject to change based on business needs, we anticipate that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $55,250.00 - $99,875.00 The pay range for this job level is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.