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This position requires you to be licensed at the independent level in any state as a Mental Health Counselor, Therapist, or Social Worker. The role supports On Demand Events, Surges, Summer Camps, and Backfills for the MFLC program.
The ARC will provide coverage in short-term, surge, and on-demand situations resulting from military needs such as a post-deployment event or to cover an existing assignment for counselors who are absent.
During the summer (May 15th – September 15th), the Summer ARC counselor position covers assignments that coincide with school summer break.
With minimal guidance and oversight, the ARC provides the full breadth of Adult or Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) counseling services to military service members and their families at military installations. Services may include non-medical counseling, training/health and wellness presentations, consultation with parents, personnel at child daycare centers and schools, and consultation to installation command regarding behavioral health issues affecting military personnel and their family members.
ARC CYB counselors may be assigned to DoDEA schools and community schools and will need to have experience working in a school setting to qualify. They may also be assigned to youth programs, summer camps, and on demand assignments.
ARC adult counselors may be assigned to support MFLC services in a variety of military community and readiness centers, as well as on-demand and surge assignments. The counselors work closely with installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is provided within scope.
Responsibilities
Provides non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling directly to adults, children, and youth of service members.
CYB counselors support staff and personnel of CDCs, DoDEA, community schools, youth programs, and summer camps, including 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 smart phone or web application, ensuring accurate reporting while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity.
Other Job Requirements
Master’s Degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health related field, or social work.
With short notice, willing to accept assignments of undefined periods to include weekends.
Can cover a full-time basis assignments of varying length from a weekend to two weeks.
Quickly builds rapport with service personnel clients, family members, students, parents and co-workers.
Adaptable to new working conditions, varying location rules, etc.; adjusts working style to align with each work environment.
Able to work effectively with minimal instruction and guidance.
Listens carefully to instructions provided.
Participates in regular in-services/training, quality improvement committees or other contract activities as assigned.
Responsive to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation and/or in a school setting.
Ability to prove US Citizenship and must be fluent 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 and specialty in child and adolescent development/psychology.
Creates a presence on the installation that is comfortable and confidential; for CYB counselors in child and youth settings, remains available to children, youth, and staff, abiding by line of site protocol.
Establishes and maintains working relationships with community resources and provides appropriate linkages.
Partners with POC to provide Adult and CYB services that address the needs of the installation/facility.
Manages duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to DoD protocol; staffs cases with Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.
Communicates with Regional Supervisors and participates in regular supervision, sharing information regarding trends and issues.
Responds to critical incidents and special requests as directed by the POC and approved by the OSD program manager.
General Job Information
Title: MFLC Assignment Ready Counselor
Grade: MFLC ARC
Work Experience – Required: Clinical
Work Experience – Preferred:
Education – Required: Master’s – Behavioral Health, Master’s – Social Work
Education – Preferred:
License and Certifications – Required: Current licensure required that meets State, Commonwealth or customer-specific requirements (e.g., LPC, Independent Licensure)
License and Certifications – Preferred:
This is a Service Contract Act (SCA) covered position. The pay rate and health and welfare allowance are specified in the applicable wage determination agreement.
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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MFLC Assignment Ready Counselor
role at
Magellan Federal
This position requires you to be licensed at the independent level in any state as a Mental Health Counselor, Therapist, or Social Worker. The role supports On Demand Events, Surges, Summer Camps, and Backfills for the MFLC program.
The ARC will provide coverage in short-term, surge, and on-demand situations resulting from military needs such as a post-deployment event or to cover an existing assignment for counselors who are absent.
During the summer (May 15th – September 15th), the Summer ARC counselor position covers assignments that coincide with school summer break.
With minimal guidance and oversight, the ARC provides the full breadth of Adult or Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) counseling services to military service members and their families at military installations. Services may include non-medical counseling, training/health and wellness presentations, consultation with parents, personnel at child daycare centers and schools, and consultation to installation command regarding behavioral health issues affecting military personnel and their family members.
ARC CYB counselors may be assigned to DoDEA schools and community schools and will need to have experience working in a school setting to qualify. They may also be assigned to youth programs, summer camps, and on demand assignments.
ARC adult counselors may be assigned to support MFLC services in a variety of military community and readiness centers, as well as on-demand and surge assignments. The counselors work closely with installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is provided within scope.
Responsibilities
Provides non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling directly to adults, children, and youth of service members.
CYB counselors support staff and personnel of CDCs, DoDEA, community schools, youth programs, and summer camps, including 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 smart phone or web application, ensuring accurate reporting while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity.
Other Job Requirements
Master’s Degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health related field, or social work.
With short notice, willing to accept assignments of undefined periods to include weekends.
Can cover a full-time basis assignments of varying length from a weekend to two weeks.
Quickly builds rapport with service personnel clients, family members, students, parents and co-workers.
Adaptable to new working conditions, varying location rules, etc.; adjusts working style to align with each work environment.
Able to work effectively with minimal instruction and guidance.
Listens carefully to instructions provided.
Participates in regular in-services/training, quality improvement committees or other contract activities as assigned.
Responsive to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation and/or in a school setting.
Ability to prove US Citizenship and must be fluent 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 and specialty in child and adolescent development/psychology.
Creates a presence on the installation that is comfortable and confidential; for CYB counselors in child and youth settings, remains available to children, youth, and staff, abiding by line of site protocol.
Establishes and maintains working relationships with community resources and provides appropriate linkages.
Partners with POC to provide Adult and CYB services that address the needs of the installation/facility.
Manages duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to DoD protocol; staffs cases with Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.
Communicates with Regional Supervisors and participates in regular supervision, sharing information regarding trends and issues.
Responds to critical incidents and special requests as directed by the POC and approved by the OSD program manager.
General Job Information
Title: MFLC Assignment Ready Counselor
Grade: MFLC ARC
Work Experience – Required: Clinical
Work Experience – Preferred:
Education – Required: Master’s – Behavioral Health, Master’s – Social Work
Education – Preferred:
License and Certifications – Required: Current licensure required that meets State, Commonwealth or customer-specific requirements (e.g., LPC, Independent Licensure)
License and Certifications – Preferred:
This is a Service Contract Act (SCA) covered position. The pay rate and health and welfare allowance are specified in the applicable wage determination agreement.
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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