Military Embedded Adult Counselor

Responsibilities

Provide the full breadth of MFLC consultation and counseling services to the command structure and military service members and their families as an embedded counselor assigned to a dedicated military unit.

• Deliver non‑medical, short‑term, walk‑around counseling directly to eligible service members and family members.
• Conduct assessments, brief counseling, action planning, referrals, and follow‑up as indicated.
• Deliver training and health and wellness presentations and activities as requested or directed.
• Enter counselor activity data daily via smartphone or web application to ensure accurate reporting while maintaining client confidentiality.
• Cultivate and maintain direct relationships with commanders and personnel within the assigned military unit.
• Develop effective working relationships with the installation point of contact (POC), command, and POC to ensure services are accessible and culturally responsive.
• Provide MFLC response to critical incidents, surge, and special requests as directed by the POC and approved by the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) program manager.
• Flex schedule to respond to urgent requests as needed or at the request of the Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.
• Manage duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to Department of Defense (DoD) protocol; staff cases with Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.
• Communicate with Regional Supervisors and participate in regular individual and group supervision, sharing information on trends and issues.
• Participate in regular in‑services, training, quality improvement committees, and other contract activities as assigned.
• Engage in initiatives, studies, and pilot programs directed by the customer and/or Magellan, including pilot program certification, training, documentation, and technology integration.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health‑related field.
• Valid unrestricted independent counseling license from a State, District of Columbia, U.S. Territory, or Commonwealth that authorizes independent practice.
• Minimum two years of post‑licensure clinical experience.
• Intermediate‑level competencies in technology and software (Microsoft Suite, Internet navigation, smartphone/tablet and application navigation, video‑conferencing platforms).
• Ability to engage and communicate with military members and children, respond quickly to emergent situations, and traverse various physical environments on a military installation.
• Ability to travel to locations outside the military installation as required and adhere to site‑specific requirements (immunizations, etc.).
• U.S. citizenship and fluent English language proficiency.
• Understanding, sensitivity, and empathy for service members and their families; ability to develop trusting, helping relationships.
• Capability to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Pass national security and background checks:
  National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI), Installation Records Check (IRC), Criminal History Background Check, and FBI Fingerprints Check; clearance may be required (Secret level).
• Vehicle operator’s license (U.S. state vehicle operator’s license, or U.S. military vehicle operator’s permit for commercial sedans and similar vehicles for temporary duty locations if required).

Salary Minimum: $59,922;
Salary Maximum: $100,280. Actual pay will be adjusted based on individual skills, experience, education, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. The position may be eligible for short‑term incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.

Magellan Health, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No discrimination shall occur on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veterans or other protected status. The workplace is tobacco‑free. This statement applies to all employees and applicants for employment.