School Military and Family Life Counselor (JBLM)

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 JBLM near Tacoma, WA. This is a 9-month school calendar position supporting Yelm Middle School and Southworth Elementary School, offering non-medical, preventive counseling, consultation and outreach to eligible faculty, staff, parents, children and youth.

Key responsibilities

• Work at schools populated by military youth and teens, observing and engaging in activities with them and modeling behavior management techniques for staff and parents.
• Provide coaching, guidance and support to staff and parents, and help with transition adjustments such as a new school or a new home.
• 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.
• Take part in regular in-service training or other contract activities, and share trends and issues with Team Leads.
• Additional duties may include responding to emergent situations on a military installation and working in varied physical environments, 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 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, and reimbursement for license renewal fees.
• Paid federal holidays, 401K eligibility, and centralized support from a Counseling Center of Excellence.
• An iPad provided for digital reporting, with no PII or PHI.
• Pay range of $55,250 to $99,875.