Military Family Life Counselor (Scott AFB)

at Cognitive Professional Services in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Summary:
The Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC) shall provide in person, confidential non-medical counseling service to military service members and their families. The MFLC program concentrates on the psychological and behavioral health of military service. The position requires licensed professional counselors to provide support, solutions, resources and relief.
Primary Functions/Work Responsibilities:
Provide general MFLC counseling support which assists service members and their families with issues including, but not limited to the following:
Relationship issues (Workplace, marital, significant other, family, child, friend)
Communication skills
Mobilization, deployment, reunion adjustments, frequent relocations, relocation adjustment
Serious illness and loss and grief
Conflict resolution, anxiety and stress, anger management
Self-esteem/independence, decision making
Assertiveness
Work life balance
Caregiver peer to peer forums
Relationship issues, homesickness
Organize and facilitate voluntary peer-to-peer forums as requested
Schedule meetings with installation POCs and Recovery Care Coordinators, on site, as applicable, coordinating logistics, maintaining knowledge of caregiver issues and challenges, and facilitating issue discussions
Required Knowledge, Skills and Ability:Knowledge:
Working knowledge of military, state, federal and local resources
Understanding of military lifestyle
Familiar with evolving issues that affect military members and their familiesSkills:
Excellent skills in written and verbal communication and assessment
Detailed oriented with attention to accuracy and thoroughness
Strong organizational, and decision-making skills
Work independently to develop, implement and evaluate safety and intervention plans
Ability:
Ability to demonstrate counseling competence preceding employment with the MFLC program
Ability to develop trusting helping relationships
Ability to work effectively with families and individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to intervene in crisis situations, using sound expert judgement, common sense, and ethical practice
Ability to work supportively with military and civilian medical, law enforcement, social service, and legal personnel on behalf of service members and their families.
Essential Job Requirements:
Government Clearance NACI, CNACI and IRC
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 undergo and pass a minimum background investigation (MBI)
Must meet the United States Military Departments Residency Requirements
A valid unrestricted counseling license/certification from the State of Illinois that grants authority to providing counseling service as an independent practitioner in the respective fields (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT)
Work a minimum of 40 hours in a work week
Be a citizen/ national of the United States of America
Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Cognitive Professional Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Cognitive Professional Services Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to HR@cog-ps.com or call (703) 562-0585 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.