Magellan Health Services, Inc.
Military Family Life Counselor, Tier 1 (Finance)
Responsibilities
Master's degree from an accredited graduate program in a relevant field of study to include, but not limited to, a mental health related field such as social work, psychology, marriage/family therapy, or counseling.
Provisional licenses and working towards a valid unrestricted counseling license from a State, District of Columbia, US Territory or Commonwealth that grants authority to provide counseling services as an independent practitioner.
Must obtain an independent clinical license within two years of hire date.
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 base in a variety of physical environments.
Due to the nature of working on military installations or related work-sites, counselors may need to comply with various site specific 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 be fluent in English.
Understanding, sensitivity and empathy for service members and their families. Ability to develop trusting, helping relationships. Ability to work with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Must pass a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Clearance and an Installation Records Check (IRC), Criminal Background Check and FBI Fingerprints Check.
Should have a positive attitude with a willingness to learn and collaborate within a team to provide clients with best care possible.
Ability to work alongside others to provide a combination of treatment methods and other creative interventions.
Possess the ability to independently research, track, adjust, and complete tasks related to independent licensure completion without direct supervision.
Vehicle Operator's 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 operator's 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 operator's permit for commercial sedans and similar, for use at Temporary Duty (TDY) locations, if required.
General Job Information
Title
Military Family Life Counselor, Tier 1
Grade
MFLC Tier 1
Work Experience - Required
Work Experience - Preferred
Clinical
Education - Required
Masters - Counseling, Masters - Social Work
Education - Preferred
License and Certifications - Required
DL - Driver License, Valid In State - Other
License and Certifications - Preferred
Current licensure required for this position that meets State, Commonwealth or customer-specific requirements - Care Mgmt, Must be an independently licensed behavioral health clinician - Care Mgmt
Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.