Description
Leidos is seeking licensed behavioral health professionals to join our Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) Child and Youth Behavioral team to support Fort Hood, TX. This is a 9-month school calendar position that reflects the school calendar you would support.
As a Child and Youth Behavioral Military and Family Life Counselor (CYB-MFLC), you will provide non-medical support, including counseling, consultation, and outreach, to eligible faculty, staff, parents, children, and youth. Your role will focus on preventive measures to address issues before they become major challenges.
Responsibilities include:
- Working at schools populated by military youth and teens
- Engaging in activities with youth and teens, providing coaching, guidance, and support to staff and parents
- Offering presentations on 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 with transition adjustments, such as new schools and homes
- Participating in regular in-service training or other contract activities
- Communicating trends and issues at assigned installations 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 work environment involves performing duties in multiple indoor and outdoor locations, with approximately 60% indoors and 40% outdoors. You may need to traverse uneven terrain, ascend/descend stairs, and work in various weather conditions.
Requirements:
- Master's degree or higher in Behavioral Health Professions
- Valid independent license in the mental health field from any US state or territory
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to pass a basic background check and NACI/CNACI clearance