MFLC Assignment Ready Counselor- Fort Novosel - R00000064602

Magellan Health - Fort Novosel, AL

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Novosel, AL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The MFLC Assignment Ready Counselor position at Fort Novosel is a part-time, intermittent role focused on providing behavioral health counseling services to military service members and their families. The counselor will work on-demand during events, surges, and summer camps, offering non-medical counseling, training, and wellness presentations. This role requires independent licensure in mental health and the ability to adapt to various military environments and needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling to adults, children, and youth of service members.
• Conduct assessments, brief counseling, and consultations, and create action plans for clients.
• Deliver training and health and wellness presentations at military installations.
• Enter counselor activity data daily through a smartphone or web application while maintaining confidentiality.
• Build rapport with service personnel, family members, and co-workers quickly and effectively.
• Adapt to new working conditions and varying location rules with minimal guidance.
• Participate in regular in-services/training and Quality Improvement committees as assigned.
• Engage and communicate effectively with military members and their families in various settings.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with community resources and provide appropriate linkages.
• Respond to critical incidents and special requests as directed by the Points of Contact (POC).

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health related field or social work.
• Current licensure as an independently licensed behavioral health clinician in any state.
• Ability to accept assignments on short notice, including weekends.
• Experience working in a school setting for CYB roles.
• Advanced knowledge of brief therapy and solution-focused counseling methods.
• Ability to traverse various terrains and work in outdoor conditions on military installations.
• Fluency in English and proof of US Citizenship.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior military service or strong familiarity with military culture.
• Experience with child and adolescent development/psychology for CYB positions.

Benefits

• Health and welfare allowance as specified in the applicable wage determination agreement.