Military and Family Life Counselor – Adults or Children

Magellan Health

Military and Family Life Counselor providing non-medical counseling and support to military service members and their families. Collaborating with military and community organizations to address behavioral health needs.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeCamp Lejeune • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides MFLC services including non-medical, short-term, walk-around counseling
Responsible for providing MFLC consultation and counseling services to military service members and their families
Works closely with the Regional Supervisor/Regional Director and installation Points of Contact (POC)
Delivers training and health and wellness presentations
Establishes and maintains working relationships with community resources
Participates in regular in-services/training and Quality Improvement committees
Provides MFLC response to critical incidents, surge and on-demand events
All other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree from an accredited graduate program in a relevant field of study
Valid unrestricted independent counseling license from a State, District of Columbia, US Territory or Commonwealth
Less than 2 years of post-licensure clinical experience
Intermediate-level competencies in technology and software (i.e., Microsoft Suite, Internet navigation, Smartphone/Tablet and application navigation, video-conferencing platform navigation)
Ability to engage and communicate with military members or children as assigned
Must be fluent in English
Ability to develop trusting, helping relationships
Ability to work with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Pass a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Clearance
Vehicle Operator's License Requirement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

counselingclinical experiencetraining deliveryhealth and wellness presentationscrisis response

Soft Skills

communicationrelationship buildingtrust developmentcultural competency

Certifications

Master's degreeindependent counseling licenseNational Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Clearance