Military Family Life Counselor - Summer Camp - Newport, RI
Military Family Life Counselor - Summer Camp - Newport, RI
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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 requires you to be licensed at an independent practice level as a LCSW (Social Worker) LPC (Mental Health Counselor) LMFT (Therapist). Positions will be for the full summer (June August) supporting the summer programs associated with NS Newport.
This position has the primary responsibility of providing the full breadth of Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) counseling services to children of all ages of military service members and their families at military installations to include civilian expeditionary work force and their families (when activated). These services may include nonmedical counseling training/health and wellness presentations consultation with parents personnel at child development centers and consultation to installation command regarding behavioral health issues affecting children and youth. CYB counselors will be assigned to child development centers youth programs summer camps and on demand assignments. The counselors work closely with the 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 counseling directly to eligible children and youth of service members at assigned primary and secondary locations. Services include assessment brief counseling and consultation action planning referral to resources (assuring linkage as appropriate) and followup as indicated.
CYB counselors will also have a focus on supporting the staff and personnel of Child Development Centers (CDC) youth programs and summer camps (if available/assigned) as well as providing parent support training and guidance.
Provides training and health and wellness presentations participate in health fairs and other base/installation activities focused on children and youth.
Enters counselor activity data daily through smart phone or web application to assure that reporting is accurate from assigned installation while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity of service/family member.
Establishes and maintains working relationships with community resources focused on children and youth and provides appropriate linkages. Consistently visible within the assigned location(s) which allows MFLC services to be accessible. When working with children counselor must abide by lineofsight protocol. (Another adult with responsibility for the child must be able to see the counselor and child they are working with at all times.)
Partners with POC to provide CYB services in a manner that addresses the needs of the installation/facility. Develops an effective and professional working relationship with the installation/facility POC.
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 and in facilities to which the counselor is assigned. Responds to critical incidents and special requests as directed by the POC and approved by the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) program manager. The CYB will flex schedule to respond to urgent requests as needed or at the request of the Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.
Participates in regular inservices/training Quality Improvement committees initiatives studies pilot programs other contract activities as assigned/appropriate 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.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
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 two years of postlicense 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. 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 current immunizations or vaccinations and provide record of receipt.
Ability to prove US Citizenship and must be fluent in English.
Understanding sensitivity and empathy for children 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 Child National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI) Clearance and an Installation Records Check (IRC) Criminal History Background Check and FBI Fingerprints Check.
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.
Must meet the Magellan MFLC CYB criteria for experience with children and youth and specialty in child and adolescent development/psychology. School assigned counselors must have past work experience in a school setting to qualify for assignment.
General Job Information
Title
Military Family Life Counselor Summer Camp
Grade
MFLC Tier 2
Work Experience Required
Clinical
Work Experience Preferred
Education Required
Masters Behavioral Health
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
License and Certifications Preferred
Salary Range
Salary Minimum: $59922
Salary Maximum: $100280
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individuals skills experience education and other jobrelated factors permitted by law.
This position may be eligible for shortterm incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health life voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical mental emotional and financial wellbeing.
Employment Type
Temp
