Military and Family Life Counselor - Embedded - Fort Moore GA
Military and Family Life Counselor - Embedded - Fort Moore GA
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ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available toVeterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is OnSite at the location detailed in the job post.
This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
This Embedded position supports military members at Fort Moore. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to become local and be licensed at the independent level as a Social Worker (LCSW) Therapist (LMFT) or Mental Health Counselor (LPC).
Provides the full breadth of MFLC consultation and counseling services to the command structure and military service members and their families as an embedded counselor assigned to a dedicated military unit. Responsible for providing MFLC services including nonmedical shortterm walkaround counseling training/health and wellness presentations and consultation to the assigned brigade/regiments command regarding behavioral health issues with an understanding of the military unit cultural and mission. Works closely with the Regional Supervisor/Regional Director installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is provided within scope and meets the needs of the installation.
Provides nonmedical shortterm solution focused walkaround counseling directly to eligible service and family members at assigned primary and secondary locations of a dedicated military unit (brigade wing or regiment) as an embedded counselor. Services include assessment brief counseling and consultation action planning referral to resources (assuring linkage as appropriate) and followup as indicated. Delivers training and health and wellness presentations and activities as requested/ directed.
Enters counselor activity data daily through smart phone or web application to assure that reporting is accurate from assigned installation while maintaining client / service member confidentiality.
Cultivates and maintains direct relationships with commanders and personnel within the assigned military unit utilizing relationship management skills and recognizing the unique structure and mission of the assigned military unit. Responsible for development of an effective and professional working relationship with the installation POC (Point of Contact) command and the command POC.
Consistently visible within the brigade/regiment which allows MFLC services to be accessible. Establish and maintains working relationships with community resources and military populations. Partners with POC to provide MFLC services in a manner that addresses the needs of the brigade/regiment and maintains confidentiality.
Provides MFLC response to critical incidents surge and special requests as directed by the POC and approved by the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) program manager. Counselor will flex schedule to respond to urgent requests as needed or at the request of the Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.
Manages duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to Department of Defense (DoD) protocol and staffs the cases with Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.
Communicates with Regional Supervisors and participates in regular individual and group supervision sharing information regarding trends and issues on the installations to which the counselor is assigned.
Participates in regular inservices/training Quality Improvement committees or other contract activities as assigned/appropriate.
Participates in initiatives studies and pilot programs as directed by the customer and/or Magellan. This includes participation in pilot program certification and training processes completion of activity documentation integration of pilot activities in nonmedical counseling work and the utilization of applicable technology to complete required activities.
All other duties as assigned.
Other Job Requirements
Responsibilities
Masters Degree from an accredited Graduate Program in a Mental Health related field.
Valid unrestricted independent counseling license from a State District of Columbia US Territory or Commonwealth that grants authority to provide counseling services as an independent practitioner. A minimum of one year of postlicensure clinical experience.
Demonstrate intermediatelevel competencies in technology and software (i.e. Microsoft Suite Internet navigation Smartphone/Tablet and application navigation videoconferencing platform navigation).
Requires ability to engage and communicate with military members or children as assigned in order to accomplish job functions and to respond quickly to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation and/or within a school setting which includes the need to traverse short and/or long distances within the base to both indoor and outdoor locations to maneuver through rugged outdoor or uneven locations (e.g. steep inclines stairs grass) and work in outdoor weather and other military base conditions. May require travel to locations outside of a military installation in a variety of physical environments. Due to the nature of working on military installations or related worksites counselors may need to comply with various sitespecific requirements to work at designated locations. For example for some assignments counselors will need to have certain immunizations or vaccinations and provide record of receipt.
Ability to prove US Citizenship and must speak fluent English.
Understanding sensitivity and empathy for service members and their families. Ability to develop trusting helping relationships. Ability to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Pass a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Clearance an Installation Records Check (IRC) Criminal History Background Check and FBI Fingerprints Check. Some units require a secret level clearance in addition to the previously stated requirements.
Vehicle Operators License Requirement: Unless specifically waived by the FEDSIM COR all contractor personnel providing counseling support at Government locations shall possess a valid U.S. state vehicle operators license. As a condition for employment under this contract contractor personnel may be required to pass all tests for and obtain a U.S. military vehicle operators permit for commercial sedans and similar for use at Temporary Duty (TDY) locations if required.
General Job Information
Title
Military and Family Life Counselor Embedded
Grade
MFLC Tier 2
Work Experience Required
Clinical
Work Experience Preferred
Education Required
Masters Behavioral Health Masters Social Work
Education Preferred
License and Certifications Required
Current licensure required for this position that meets State Commonwealth or customerspecific requirements Care Mgmt DL Driver License Valid In State Other Must be an independently licensed behavioral health clinician Care Mgmt
Employment Type
Full Time
