Military Family Life Counselor-Adult/Youth/School/Child-California

Job Summary
Join our dynamic team as a Military Family Life Counselor specializing in Adult, Youth, School, and Child mental health support in California. In this vital role, you will provide non- clinical counseling tailored to military families facing unique challenges. Your expertise will help foster resilience, promote mental well-being, and enhance family stability through evidence-based practices and compassionate care. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of service members and their families while working within a collaborative, supportive environment.

Leidos Health is seeking Independently Licensed Mental Health Counselors to support Military families through the MFLC program (Military & Family Life Counseling) in Monterey, California. Other locations throughout California also available at Leidos.com/Careers, keyword search MFLC for all locations/assignments.

These are full time opportunities with salary, benefits, PTO and 401K.

Also, MFLC counselors benefit from:

• IPad provided for easy digital reporting, with no PII or PHI
• No insurance to file
• No progress notes
• No treatment plans
• No office to maintain
• Free work related professional development courses
• Reimbursement for job related license renewal fees
• Flexible 40-hour work weeks
• Paid federal holidays

Responsibilities include:

• Face-to-face non-medical counseling to military service members and their families (Individual, Couples, Family, Children).
• Recommending appropriate referrals and handoffs to military and community resources according to the needs of military service members and their families.
• Develops and/or uses approved training and education programs and materials.
• Communicates information regarding trends and issues at assigned installation to supervisors.
• Participates in regular in-service training, quality improvement committees, or other contract activities as assigned.
• Opportunity to participate in surge and on demand events at the military installations.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA)
• Licensure to practice at the independent practice level from any US State or Territory. (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Psychologist)
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain NACI/CNACI clearance

Pay Range:
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.
Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Job Types: Contract, Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Barstow, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
• All California opportunities are required in person and counselors will need to live within 50 miles/commutable distance from the base where their assignment will be.

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person