Military and Family Life Counselor – Child
Leidos
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Yokosuka • 🇯🇵 Japan
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💰 $57,850 - $104,575 per year
Job Level
Junior
About the role
- Work at installation Child Development Centers (CDCs) with children 0-5, before or after-school care centers for school-aged children, youth and teens on educational activities and appropriate developmental focus.
- Observe, participate, and engage in activities with children and youth; provide coaching, guidance and support to staff and parents; and model behavior management techniques for staff and parents.
- Offer presentations to address social skills development and social emotional learning that is crucial for childhood early development.
- Promote creativity and positivity through approved materials.
- Build rapport with parents and families by attending installation and community events.
- Help children with transition adjustments, such as a new school and a new home.
- Participate in regular in-service training or other contract activities as assigned.
- Communicate information regarding trends and issues at assigned installation to Team Leads.
Requirements
- A master’s degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA/PhD).
- One year of experience with licensure to practice at the independent practice level (LCSW, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist) in any US State.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and have an active passport that is good for 6 months after the end of the assignment.
- Must be able to pass a basic background check for employment, a Child National Agency Check, and Inquiries (NACI/CNACI).
Benefits
- No insurance to file.
- No progress notes required.
- No treatment plans to develop.
- iPad provided for easy digital reporting, with no PII or PHI.
- 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 that provides best practices, expert speakers, and state-of-the-art resources.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
behavior management techniquessocial skills developmentsocial emotional learningcoachingguidancesupport
Soft skills
communicationrapport buildingcreativitypositivityengagement
Certifications
LCSWMFTLPCCPsychologist