Assignment Readiness Counselor – Short Term, On Demand
Job Description:
- Provide coverage in short-term, surge, and on-demand situations for military needs
- Deliver a full breadth of Adult or Child and Youth Behavioral counseling services
- Write activity data daily through smart phone or web application
- Collaborate closely with installation and military branch Points of Contact
- Provide assessment, brief counseling, and referral to resources
- Offer training and guidance to parents and staff
- Maintain confidentiality and anonymity of service / family member
Requirements:
- Must hold an independent license in any state, such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT
- Master’s Degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health related field, or social work
- Experience working in a school setting
- Ability to quickly engage and communicate with military members, spouses or children
- Ability to traverse short and/or long distances
- Ability to comply with various site-specific requirements for military installations
- Fluency in English
- Advanced knowledge of brief therapy and solution-focused counseling methods
- Prior military service/military family member and/or strong familiarity with military culture desired
- For CYB positions must meet the Magellan MFLC CYB criteria for experience with children and youth
Benefits:
- Provides non-medical counseling
- Training and health wellness presentations
- Participation in health fairs and base installation activities
- Opportunities for professional development
- Wild flexibility in working hours
