Military and Family Life Counselor - Special Operations Command

Job description

Fort Bragg NC 28307 MFLC Fort Bragg MB

nFull time

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nThis position supports military members at Fort Bragg. Candidates must be local to the base or be willing to relocate to become local and must be licensed at the independent level as a Social Worker ( LCSW ), Therapist ( LMFT ), or Mental Health Counselor ( LCHMC ).

nProvides the full breadth of MFLC consultation and counseling services to the command structure and military service members and their families at the Special Operations Command (SOCOM). Responsible for providing MFLC services including non-medical, short-term, walk-around counseling, training/health and wellness presentations, and consultation to installation command regarding behavioral health issues with a unique understanding of the special operations cultural and security issues. CYB SOCOM MFLC, duties include working with SOCOM connected children, youth, and their families. Service delivery may include working one on one, with the parent and child(ren) or with the entire family at their assigned location. Works closely with the Regional Supervisor/Regional Director, installation, and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is provided within scope and meets the needs of the installation.

nnnProvides non-medical, short-term, solution focused, walk-around counseling directly to eligible service and family members at assigned primary and secondary locations of SOCOM. Services include assessment, brief counseling and consultation, action planning, referral to resources (assuring linkage as appropriate), and follow-up as indicated.

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nnDelivers training and health and wellness presentations and other base/installation activities as requested/directed.

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nnEnters counselor activity data daily through smart phone, or web application to assure that reporting is accurate from assigned installation, while maintaining client / service member confidentiality.

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nnCultivate and maintain direct relationships with installation personnel within the SOCOM. Responsible for development of an effective and professional working relationship with the installation POC (Point of Contact) and with the SOCOM leadership.

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nnConsistently visible within the brigade/regiment which allows MFLC services to be accessible. Establishes and maintains working relationships with community resources and military populations. Partners with POC to provide MFLC services in a manner that addresses the needs of the installation and maintains confidentiality.

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nnProvides MFLC response to critical incidents, surge, and special requests as directed by the POC and approved by the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) program manager. Counselor will flex schedule to respond to urgent requests as needed or at the request of the Regional Supervisor/Regional Director

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nnManages duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to Department of Defense (DoD) protocol and staffs the cases with Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.

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nnCommunicates with Regional Supervisors and participates in regular individual and group supervision, sharing information regarding trends and issues on the installations to which the counselor is assigned.

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nnParticipates in regular in-services/training, Quality Improvement committees or other contract activities as assigned/appropriate.

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nnParticipates in initiatives, studies, and pilot programs as directed by the customer and/or Magellan. This includes participation in pilot program certification and training processes, completion of activity documentation, integration of pilot activities in non-medical counseling work, and the utilization of applicable technology to complete required activities.

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nnAll other duties as assigned.

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n nThe job duties listed above are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive of what may be expected of an employee assigned to this job. A leader may assign additional or other duties which would align with the intent of this job, without revision to the job description.

nOther Job Requirements

nResponsibilities

nMaster’s Degree from an accredited Graduate Program in a Mental Health related field.

nValid unrestricted independent counseling license from a State, District of Columbia, US Territory or Commonwealth that grants authority to provide counseling services as an independent practitioner.

nLess than 2 years of post-licensure clinical experience.

nDemonstrate intermediate-level competencies in technology and software (i.e., Microsoft Suite, Internet navigation, Smartphone/Tablet and application navigation, video-conferencing platform navigation).

nRequires ability to engage and communicate with military members or children as assigned, in order to accomplish job functions, and to respond quickly to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation and/or within a school setting, which includes the need to traverse short and/or long distances within the base to both indoor and outdoor locations, to maneuver through rugged, outdoor or uneven locations (e.g., steep inclines, stairs, grass), and work in outdoor weather and other military base conditions. May require travel to locations outside of a military base in a variety of physical environments. Due to the nature of working on military installations or related worksites, counselors may need to comply with various site-specific requirements to work at designated locations. For example, for some assignments, counselors will need to have certain immunizations or vaccinations and provide record of receipt.

nAbility to prove US Citizenship and must speak fluent English.

nUnderstanding, sensitivity and empathy for service members and their families. Ability to develop trusting, helping relationships. Ability to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

nPass a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Clearance and an Installation Records Check (IRC), Criminal History Background Check and FBI Fingerprints Check. Acquire and maintain Secret Level security clearance.

nVehicle Operator's License Requirement: Unless specifically waived by the FEDSIM COR, all contractor personnel providing counseling support at Government locations shall possess a valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license. As a condition for employment under this contract, contractor personnel may be required to pass all tests for and obtain a U.S. military vehicle operator’s permit for commercial sedans and similar, for use at Temporary Duty (TDY) locations, if required.

nGeneral Job Information

nTitle

nMilitary and Family Life Counselor - Special Operations Command

nGrade

nMFLC Tier 2

nWork Experience - Required

nClinical

nWork Experience - Preferred

nEducation - Required

nMaster's - Behavioral Health, Master's - Social Work

nEducation - Preferred

nLicense and Certifications - Required

nCurrent licensure required for this position that meets State, Commonwealth or customer-specific requirements - Care Mgmt, DL - Driver License, Valid In State - Other, Must be an independently licensed behavioral health clinician - Care Mgmt, Secret Security Clearance - Other

nLicense and Certifications - Preferred

nThis position is included in a bargaining unit. Pay rates are specified in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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