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From the employer's careers site First seen 29 Oct 2026

Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC)

Salary

$52/hr. - $60/hr. per hour

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Description

Make a difference in the lives of military Service Members and their families as a licensed mental healthcare provider with Leidos.

We are seeking passionate and flexible counsellors to join our Mission Ready Reserve (MRR) team, providing preventative counselling services to support mental well-being across military installations and communities.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide face-to-face counselling to military Service Members and their families (individual, couples, family, and children)
  • Recommend referrals and handoffs to military and community resources
  • Offer presentations on social skills development and social emotional learning
  • Build rapport with Service Members, spouses, and children by attending installation and community events
  • Help families and children with challenges particular to the military community

Assignments:

  • Adult counselling: support Service Members and adult family members on issues like relationships, stress management, and parenting
  • Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Positions: provide mental health support to Service Members and their families in high-pressure environments
  • Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) Counselling: support children, youth, parents, staff, and faculty on issues like bullying, conflict resolution, and self-esteem

Requirements:

  • Master's degree or higher in Behavioural Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA/PhD)
  • Licensure to practise at the independent practice level (LCSW, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist) in a state or territory of the United States
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Ability to pass a basic background check and National/Child National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) clearance

Benefits:

  • Unlimited and free CEUs through a Leidos affiliate
  • Reimbursement for job-related license renewal fees
  • Eligibility to participate in 401K retirement plan
  • Access to health and wellness programs with cashback incentives
  • Access to Leidos' Employee Discount Program and exclusive discount marketplace

Pay Range: $52/hr. - $60/hr.

Skills

Required

  • counselling
  • mental health
  • behavioural health
  • psychology
  • social work
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