Child Military and Family Life Counselor - Hill AFB

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 Hill Air Force Base. The role provides non-medical, preventive counseling, consultation and outreach to eligible faculty, staff, parents, children and youth, helping military families cope with the emotional and environmental challenges of military life. This is a future opportunity at Hill AFB; there is no active position at this time, but applicants are invited to apply so they can be considered when openings appear.

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 developmentally appropriate activities
• Observe, participate in and coach children and youth, and guide and support staff and parents, modeling behavior management techniques
• Give presentations on social skills development and social-emotional learning
• Promote creativity and positivity through approved materials and build rapport with 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 emergent situations and traveling to locations inside and outside the base, including outdoors in all weather

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 NACI/CNACI clearance (Public Trust)

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 paid federal holidays
• Eligibility for the 401K retirement plan
• Counseling Center of Excellence support
• Pay range of $59,150 to $106,925