Military Family Life Counselors Adult Counseling

Company: Strategic Resources, Inc.
Location: Yuma
Posted on: January 12, 2020

Job Description:

including Inter-Service Family Assistance Committees), unit family support staff officers, and other programs and services to build coalitions and connect Federal, state, and local resources and non-profit organizations to support Active Duty, Guard and Reserve families.

* Provides approved training and education programs and advises on requests for new or revised presentations by military leadership.

* Tracks services performed and referrals made using appropriate reporting system.

* Responds to critical incidents, surge and on demand events, and special requests as directed by the POC and approved by the OSD program manager.

* Manages duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to DOD protocol.

* Communicates with supervisors to share information regarding trends and issues at their assigned installation.

* Participates in regular in-service/training, Quality Improvement committees, or other contract activities as assigned.

Minimum Required Skills, Education, Experience & Abilities:

* Must be a U.S. Citizen and must speak fluent English.

* Must hold a Master s degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health related field such as social work, psychology, marriage/family therapy, or counseling.

* Must hold and maintain a valid Unrestricted counseling license or certification from a state, the District of Columbia, a U.S. territory or commonwealth that grants authority to provide counseling services as an independent practitioner in their respective fields. Candidate must be licensed in the state that the position is located. Typical licenses include LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LCPC, LMHC. Clinicians under supervision may not apply.

* Candidate must demonstrate counseling competence preceding their employment with the MFLC program.

* An understanding of the military lifestyle and working with military family members.

* Working knowledge of military, state, federal, and local laws and resources.

* Ability to work with Family programs and/or advocacy services, military or civilian social service agencies.

* Ability to work with military and civilian medical, social service, law enforcement, and legal personnel on behalf of service members and their families.

* Ability to develop trusting helping relationships and work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

* Ability to intervene in crises using sound professional judgment, ethical practice, and common sense.

* Ability to work independently to develop, implement, and evaluate safety and intervention plans to meet individual and family needs.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Background/Security Clearance Requirements:

* Must be able to successfully pass and maintain a government-sponsored background checks; positions are subject to a successful government security investigation prior to position start date.

Strategic Resources is an Equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to ACCOMMODATION@sri-hq.com or call 703-749-3040 to let us know the nature of your request.

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