Family Counselor
Company: Magellan Health Services
Location: West Point
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
This position is in support of West Point. Candidates must be
local to the base or be willing to relocate to become local.
Candidates must be licensed at the independent level in the state
of New York as a Social Worker ( LCSW ), Therapist ( LMFT ), or
Mental Health Counselor ( LMHC) .Provides 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. Responsible for
providing MFLC services including non-medical, short term, walk
around counseling, training/health and wellness presentations, and
consultation to the brigade/regiments command regarding behavioral
health issues with a unique understanding of the particular
military unit, cultural and mission.
- Provides non-medical, short-term, solution focused, walk-around
counseling directly to service and family members of a dedicated
military unit (brigade, wing or regiment) as an embedded counselor.
Services include assessment, brief counseling and consultation,
action planning, referral to resources (assuring linkage as
appropriate), and follow-up as indicated. Delivers training and
health and wellness presentations and activities as requested/
directed.
- Enters counselor activity data on a daily basis through smart
phone or web application to assure that reporting is accurate from
assigned installation, while maintaining client / service member
confidentiality.
- Cultivates and maintains direct relationships with commanders
and personnel within the assigned military unit, utilizing
relationship management skills and recognizing the unique structure
and mission of the assigned military unit. Responsible for
development of an effective and professional working relationship
with the installation POC (Point of Contact), command, and the
command POC.
- Creates a presence within the brigade/regiment in which the
service and family members feel comfortable approaching the
counselor, recognizing the program to be confidential. Establish
and maintain working relationships with community resources and
provide appropriate linkages for service members and their
families. Partners with POC to provide MFLC services in a manner
that addresses the needs of the brigade/regiment.
- Provides 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. Counselor will flex
schedule to respond to urgent requests as needed.
- Manages duty to warn and restricted reporting situations
according to Department of Defense (DoD) protocol and staffs the
cases with Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.
- Communicates with Regional Supervisors and participates in
regular individual and group supervision, sharing information
regarding trends and issues on the installations to which the
counselor is assigned.
- Participates in regular in-services/training, Quality
Improvement committees or other contract activities as
assigned/appropriate.Other Job Requirements ResponsibilitiesMasters
Degree from an accredited Graduate Program in a Mental Health
related field.Valid unrestricted counseling license from a State,
District of Columbia, US Territory or Commonwealth that grants
authority to provide counseling services as an independent
practitioner.For assignments in the 50 states, counselors shall be
licensed or certified in the state in which the client is receiving
services.A minimum two years of post licensure counseling
experience.Requires 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, which includes the need to traverse short and/or long
distances within the base to both indoor and outdoor locations, to
maneuver through rugged, outdoor or uneven locations (e.g., steep
inclines, stairs, grass), and work in outdoor weather and other
military base conditions. May require travel to locations outside
of a military base in a variety of physical environments. Due to
the nature of working on military installations or related
worksites, counselors may need to comply with various site specific
requirements to work at designated locations. For example, for some
assignments, counselors will need to have certain immunizations or
vaccinations and provide record of receipt.Ability to prove US
Citizenship and must speak fluent English.Understanding,
sensitivity and empathy for 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 National Agency Check
and Inquiries (NACI) Clearance and an Installation Records Check
(IRC), Criminal History Background Check and FBI Fingerprints
Check.Some units require a secret level clearance in addition to
the previously stated requirements.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 operators
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 operators permit for commercial
sedans and similar, for use at Temporary Duty (TDY) locations, if
required.General Job Information TitleMilitary and Family Life
Counselor-EmbeddedGradeMFLC Tier 3Work Experience - Required
ClinicalWork Experience - Preferred Education - Required Masters -
Behavioral Health, Masters - Social WorkEducation - Preferred
License and Certifications - Required Current licensure required
for this position that meets State, Commonwealth or
customer-specific requirements - Care Mgmt, DL - Driver License,
Valid In State - Other, Must be an independently licensed
behavioral health clinician - Care MgmtLicense and Certifications -
Preferred Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity
Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.Every
employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security
responsibilities and security controls unique to their position;
and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual
requirements and internal policies and procedures.
Keywords: Magellan Health Services, Paterson , Family Counselor, Other , West Point, New Jersey
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