Child Military and Family Life Counselor - Guam

About the role

Leidos is hiring licensed behavioral health professionals to join its Child and Youth Behavioral, Military and Family Life Counselor (CYB-MFLC) team supporting Guam. The position also splits duties as an adult MFLC. It offers non-medical, preventive counseling, consultation and outreach to eligible faculty, staff, parents, children and youth, helping military families adjust to military life. The role starts by October 30, 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Work at installation Child Development Centers (CDCs) with children 0-5 and before or after-school care centers for school-aged children, youth and teens, on educational and developmental activities
• Observe, participate in and coach children and youth, and guide and support staff and parents
• Model behavior management techniques for staff and parents
• Give presentations on social skills development and social-emotional learning
• Promote creativity and positivity through approved materials
• Build rapport with parents and families by attending installation and community events
• Help children adjust to changes such as a new school or a new home
• Take part in in-service training and other contract activities, and share trends and issues with Team Leads
• Additional duties may include responding to emergencies and traveling to locations inside and outside the base, including outdoors

Required profile

• Master's degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA/PhD)
• Valid independent license in the mental health field (e.g., LCSW, MHC, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist)
• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to pass a basic background check, a Child National Agency Check and a Public Trust (NACI/CNACI) clearance
• Physical ability to work indoors about 60% and outdoors 40% of the time, including on uneven ground and in weather, and to sit on the floor with children for up to 2 hours at a time

What we offer

• No insurance to file, no progress notes or treatment plans required
• Free and unlimited behavioral healthcare training
• Reimbursement for license renewal fees and eligibility for a 401K retirement plan
• Centralized support through a Counseling Center of Excellence
• Pay range of $59,150 to $106,925