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Magellan Federal, Inc.
Military and Family Life School Counselor
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What they do
A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.
$40,403 / year median in Virginia
+14% projected growth
Job Description
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 and off military installations. These services may include non-medical counseling, training/health and wellness presentations, consultation with parents, personnel, schools, and consultation to installation command regarding behavioral health issues affecting children and youth. CYB School counselors will be assigned to Department of Defense (DoDEA) schools and community schools and will need to have experience working in a school setting to qualify for a school position. CYB School counselors will also be assigned to 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 and the schools. Provides non-medical, short-term, 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 follow-up as indicated. CYB counselors will also have a focus on supporting the staff and personnel of DoDEA , community schools, summer camps (if available/assigned) as well as providing parent training and guidance. Provides training and health and wellness presentations, participates 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 school which allows MFLC services to be accessible when working with children, the counselor must abide by line
- of-sight protocol (another adult with responsibility for the child must be able to see the counselor and child they are working with at all times).
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. Must meet the MagellanMFLC 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 and Family Life School Counselor Grade MFLC Tier 3 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 for this position that meets State, Commonwealth or customer-specific requirements
- Care MgmtCare Mgmt, DL
- Driver License, Valid In State
- OtherOther, Must be an independently licensed behavioral health clinician
- Care MgmtCare Mgmt License and Certifications