Military Family Life School Counselor - Cannon AFB, NM

About the role

Leidos is hiring licensed behavioral health professionals to join its Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) Child and Youth Behavioral team supporting Cannon AFB, NM. This is a 9-month school calendar position offering 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.

Key responsibilities

• Work at schools populated by military youth and teens, observing and engaging with them and modeling behavior management techniques for staff and parents.
• Offer presentations on social skills development and social-emotional learning, and promote creativity and positivity through approved materials.
• Build rapport with parents and families by attending installation and community events, and help with transitions such as a new school or new home.
• Take part in regular in-service training and other contract activities, and share trends and issues at the installation with Team Leads.
• Additional duties may include responding to emergent situations on a military installation and traveling to varied indoor and outdoor locations, including uneven terrain and outdoor 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 from any U.S. state or territory (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).
• Licensed counselors can provide non-medical counseling anywhere in the U.S. under the NDAA.

What we offer

• No insurance to file, no progress notes or treatment plans required.
• iPad provided for digital reporting, with no PII or PHI.
• Paid federal holidays, free and unlimited behavioral healthcare training, and reimbursement for license renewal fees.
• Eligibility for the 401K retirement plan and centralized support through a Counseling Center of Excellence.
• Pay range of $59,150 to $106,925.