Magellan Health
MFLC Assignment Ready Counselor
This position requires you to be licensed at the independent level in any state as a Mental Health Counselor, Therapist, or Social Worker. You will support On Demand Events, Surges, Summer Camps, and Backfills for the MFLC program.
The Assignment Ready Counselor (ARC) will provide coverage in short‑term, surge, and on‑demand situations resulting from military needs such as post‑deployment events or to cover an absent counselor. The Summer ARC counselor position covers assignments from May 15 through September 15, coinciding with the school summer break. With minimal guidance, ARC delivers 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, consultation with parents and personnel, and consultation to installation command regarding behavioral health issues.
Provides non‑medical, short‑term, solution‑focused counseling directly to adults, children, and youth of service members, including assessment, brief counseling, consultation, action planning, referral to resources, and follow‑up.
CYB counselors support staff and personnel at CDCs, DoDEA and community schools, youth programs and summer camps; provide parent training and guidance.
Provides training and health and wellness presentations; participates in health fairs and other base/installation activities.
Enters counselor activity data daily through a smartphone or web application; ensures accurate reporting while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity of service/family members.
Responsibilities
Accepts assignments of undefined periods, including weekends and up to two weeks.
Builds rapport quickly with service personnel, clients, family members, students, parents, and co‑workers.
Adapts to new working conditions, varying location rules, and adjusts style to align with each environment.
Works effectively with minimal instruction and guidance.
Participates in regular in‑services/training, quality improvement committees, or other contract activities as assigned.
Engages and communicates quickly with military members, spouses, or children; responds quickly to emergent situations on installations or school settings, including traversal of rugged or uneven terrain and outdoor weather conditions.
Complies with site‑specific requirements such as immunizations or vaccination records.
Proves U.S. citizenship and fluency in English.
Shows advanced knowledge of brief therapy and solution‑focused counseling methods.
Possesses prior military service, military family member, or strong familiarity with military culture (desired).
For CYB positions meets Magellan MFLC CYB criteria for experience with children and youth and specialty in child and adolescent development/psychology.
Creates a presence on installation ensuring confidentiality and trust; for CYB counselors maintains line‑of‑site protocol.
Establishes and maintains relationships with community resources and provides appropriate linkages.
Partners with POC to provide adult and CYB services to meet installation needs; develops an excellent relationship with POC.
Manages duty to warn and restricted reporting per DoD protocol; staffs cases with Regional Supervisor/Director.
Communicates with Regional Supervisors and participates in regular supervision; shares trends and issues.
Responds to critical incidents and special requests as directed by POC and approved by OSD program manager.
Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health related field or social work.
Willingness to accept assignments of undefined periods, including weekends.
Ability to cover on a full‑time basis from a weekend to two weeks.
Quick rapport building with service personnel, clients, family members, students, parents, and co‑workers.
Adaptability to new working conditions and location rules.
Ability to work effectively with minimal instruction and guidance.
Listening skills to carefully follow instructions.
Participation in regular in‑services/training, quality improvement committees, or other contract activities with minimal notice.
Fluency in English.
Advanced knowledge of brief therapy and solution‑focused counseling methods.
Prior military service, military family member, or strong familiarity with military culture (desired).
CYB positions must meet Magellan MFLC CYB criteria for experience with children and youth and specialty in child and adolescent development/psychology.
Ability to create a presence that ensures confidentiality and trust on installation; for CYB counselors comply with line‑of‑site protocol.
Capability to establish and maintain relationships with community resources and provide appropriate linkages.
Skill in partnering with POC to provide adult and CYB services that address installation needs.
Management of duty to warn and restricted reporting per DoD protocol and coordination with Regional Supervisor/Director.
Communication with Regional Supervisors and participation in regular supervision, sharing trends and issues.
Response to critical incidents and special requests as directed by POC and approved by OSD program manager.
Licensing and Certifications
Current licensure required that meets state, Commonwealth or customer‑specific requirements (e.g., LPC or other independently licensed behavioral health clinician).
Must be an independently licensed behavioral health clinician.
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.
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The Assignment Ready Counselor (ARC) will provide coverage in short‑term, surge, and on‑demand situations resulting from military needs such as post‑deployment events or to cover an absent counselor. The Summer ARC counselor position covers assignments from May 15 through September 15, coinciding with the school summer break. With minimal guidance, ARC delivers 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, consultation with parents and personnel, and consultation to installation command regarding behavioral health issues.
Provides non‑medical, short‑term, solution‑focused counseling directly to adults, children, and youth of service members, including assessment, brief counseling, consultation, action planning, referral to resources, and follow‑up.
CYB counselors support staff and personnel at CDCs, DoDEA and community schools, youth programs and summer camps; provide parent training and guidance.
Provides training and health and wellness presentations; participates in health fairs and other base/installation activities.
Enters counselor activity data daily through a smartphone or web application; ensures accurate reporting while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity of service/family members.
Responsibilities
Accepts assignments of undefined periods, including weekends and up to two weeks.
Builds rapport quickly with service personnel, clients, family members, students, parents, and co‑workers.
Adapts to new working conditions, varying location rules, and adjusts style to align with each environment.
Works effectively with minimal instruction and guidance.
Participates in regular in‑services/training, quality improvement committees, or other contract activities as assigned.
Engages and communicates quickly with military members, spouses, or children; responds quickly to emergent situations on installations or school settings, including traversal of rugged or uneven terrain and outdoor weather conditions.
Complies with site‑specific requirements such as immunizations or vaccination records.
Proves U.S. citizenship and fluency in English.
Shows advanced knowledge of brief therapy and solution‑focused counseling methods.
Possesses prior military service, military family member, or strong familiarity with military culture (desired).
For CYB positions meets Magellan MFLC CYB criteria for experience with children and youth and specialty in child and adolescent development/psychology.
Creates a presence on installation ensuring confidentiality and trust; for CYB counselors maintains line‑of‑site protocol.
Establishes and maintains relationships with community resources and provides appropriate linkages.
Partners with POC to provide adult and CYB services to meet installation needs; develops an excellent relationship with POC.
Manages duty to warn and restricted reporting per DoD protocol; staffs cases with Regional Supervisor/Director.
Communicates with Regional Supervisors and participates in regular supervision; shares trends and issues.
Responds to critical incidents and special requests as directed by POC and approved by OSD program manager.
Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health related field or social work.
Willingness to accept assignments of undefined periods, including weekends.
Ability to cover on a full‑time basis from a weekend to two weeks.
Quick rapport building with service personnel, clients, family members, students, parents, and co‑workers.
Adaptability to new working conditions and location rules.
Ability to work effectively with minimal instruction and guidance.
Listening skills to carefully follow instructions.
Participation in regular in‑services/training, quality improvement committees, or other contract activities with minimal notice.
Fluency in English.
Advanced knowledge of brief therapy and solution‑focused counseling methods.
Prior military service, military family member, or strong familiarity with military culture (desired).
CYB positions must meet Magellan MFLC CYB criteria for experience with children and youth and specialty in child and adolescent development/psychology.
Ability to create a presence that ensures confidentiality and trust on installation; for CYB counselors comply with line‑of‑site protocol.
Capability to establish and maintain relationships with community resources and provide appropriate linkages.
Skill in partnering with POC to provide adult and CYB services that address installation needs.
Management of duty to warn and restricted reporting per DoD protocol and coordination with Regional Supervisor/Director.
Communication with Regional Supervisors and participation in regular supervision, sharing trends and issues.
Response to critical incidents and special requests as directed by POC and approved by OSD program manager.
Licensing and Certifications
Current licensure required that meets state, Commonwealth or customer‑specific requirements (e.g., LPC or other independently licensed behavioral health clinician).
Must be an independently licensed behavioral health clinician.
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.
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