Description
Leidos is seeking licensed behavioral health professionals to join our Child and Youth Behavioral, Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) team to support Fort Polk near Leesville, Louisiana.
As a Child and Youth Behavioral Military and Family Life Counselor (CYB-MFLC), you will play a vital role in providing non-medical support, including counseling, consultation, and outreach, to eligible faculty, staff, parents, children, and youth.
The role involves working at installation Child Development Centers (CDCs) with children aged 0-5, before or after-school care centers for school-aged children, youth, and teens on educational activities and appropriate developmental focus.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing coaching, guidance, and support to staff and parents
- Modeling behavior management techniques for staff and parents
- Offering presentations to address social skills development and social emotional learning
- Promoting creativity and positivity through approved materials
- Building rapport with parents and families by attending installation and community events
- Helping children with transition adjustments
- Participating in regular in-service training or other contract activities as assigned
- Communicating information regarding trends and issues at assigned installation to Team Leads
Additional benefits include:
- No insurance to file
- No progress notes required
- No treatment plans to develop
- iPad provided for easy digital reporting
- Paid federal holidays
- Free and unlimited behavioral healthcare training
- Reimbursement for job-related license renewal fees
- Eligibility to participate in 401K retirement plan
- Centralized support through a Counseling Center of Excellence
The role may also involve responding to emergent situations, traveling to various locations, and working in outdoor weather conditions.
Requirements:
- Master's degree or higher in Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA/PhD)
- Valid independent license in the mental health field from any US state or territory (LCSW, MHC, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist)
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to pass a basic background check for employment, a Child National Agency Check, and Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) clearance