MFLC Assignment Ready Counselor
- Job Description:
- Provides the full breadth of Adult or Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) counseling services to military service members and their families at military installations.
- Services include non-medical counseling, training/health and wellness presentations, and consultation.
- Covers assignments during the May 15th through September 15th time period for summer ARC counselors.
- Works closely with installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is effective.
- Provides training and health and wellness presentations, participates in health fairs and other base activities.
- Enters counselor activity data daily to maintain accurate reporting.
- Requirements:
- Master’s Degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health related field, or social work.
- Short notice assignment acceptance including weekends.
- Quick rapport building with service personnel clients, family members, students, parents, and co-workers.
- Adaptability to new working conditions and varying location rules.
- Ability to work effectively with minimal instruction and guidance.
- Ability to quickly engage and communicate with military members, spouses or children.
- Ability to traverse short and/or long distances within the base and work in various conditions.
- Compliance with site-specific requirements such as immunizations or vaccinations.
- Ability to prove US Citizenship.
- Must be fluent in English.
- Advanced knowledge of brief therapy and solution-focused counseling methods.
- Familiarity with military culture desired for CYB positions.
- Must meet the Magellan MFLC CYB criteria for experience with children and youth.
- Benefits:
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
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