Military Child Youth Counselor

4 weeks ago

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States Magellan Health Full time
Military Child Youth Counselor Job Description

This position plays a vital role in providing comprehensive Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) counseling services to children of all ages of military service members and their families at military installations, including civilian expeditionary work force and their families (when activated).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide non-medical counseling, training/health and wellness presentations, consultation with parents, personnel at child development centers, and consultation to installation command regarding behavioral health issues affecting children and youth.
  • Work closely with the installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to ensure that the program is provided within scope and meets the needs of the installation.
  • Provide non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling directly to eligible children and youth of service members at assigned primary and secondary locations.
  • Enter counselor activity data daily through a smartphone or web application to ensure accurate reporting from assigned installations while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity of service/family members.
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with community resources focused on children and youth and provide appropriate linkages.
  • Partner with POC to provide CYB services in a manner that addresses the needs of the installation/facility.
  • Develop an effective and professional working relationship with the installation/facility POC.
  • Manage duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to Department of Defense (DoD) protocol and staff the cases with Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.
  • Communicate with Regional Supervisors and participate in regular individual and group supervision, sharing information regarding trends and issues on the installations and in facilities to which the counselor is assigned.
  • Respond to critical incidents 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.
  • Participate in regular in-services/training, Quality Improvement committees, initiatives, studies, pilot programs, and other contract activities as assigned/appropriate as directed by the customer and/or Magellan.
Requirements:
  • 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, US Territory, or Commonwealth that grants authority to provide counseling services as an independent practitioner.
  • A minimum of two years of post-license clinical experience.
  • Demonstrate intermediate-level competencies in technology and software (i.e., Microsoft Suite, Internet navigation, Smartphone/Tablet, and application navigation, video-conferencing platform navigation).
  • Ability to engage and communicate with military members or children as assigned, in order to accomplish job functions, and to respond quickly to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation and/or within a school setting.
  • Ability to prove US Citizenship and must be fluent in English.
  • Understanding, sensitivity, and empathy for children, service members, and their families. Ability to develop trusting, helping relationships. Ability to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Pass a Child National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI) Clearance and an Installation Records Check (IRC), Criminal History Background Check, and FBI Fingerprints Check.
  • 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.
  • Must meet the Magellan MFLC CYB criteria for experience with children and youth and specialty in child and adolescent development/psychology.

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