Job Description

Leidos is hiring licensed behavioral health professionals to join our Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) Child and Youth Behavioral team to support a school assignment at China Lake in CA. This is a 9‑month school calendar position that will reflect the school's calendar you would support. It is for a future position for the 2026‑2027 academic year. Join the mission to support U.S. military service members and their families as they work through important military life adjustments. The Child and Youth Behavioral Military and Family Life Counselor (CYB‑MFLC) offers a unique opportunity to provide non‑medical support—counseling, consultation, and outreach—to eligible faculty, staff, parents, children, and youth. Non‑medical counseling is preventative and focuses on addressing issues before they become greater challenges. CYB‑MFLC Responsibilities Work at school(s) populated by military youth and teens. Observe, participate, and engage in activities with youth and/or teens; provide coaching, guidance, and support to staff and parents; and model behavior management techniques for staff and parents. Offer presentations to address social skills development and social‑emotional learning critical for youth and teenage development. Promote creativity and positivity through approved materials. Build rapport with parents and families by attending installation and community events. Help with transition adjustments, such as a new school and a new home. Participate in regular in‑service training or other contract activities as assigned. Communicate information regarding trends and issues at the assigned installation to Team Leads. CYB‐MFLC Benefits No insurance to file. No progress notes required. No treatment plans to develop. iPad provided for easy digital reporting, with no PII or PHI. Paid federal holidays. Free and unlimited behavioral healthcare training. Reimbursement for job‑related license renewal fees. Eligibility to participate in a 401(k) retirement plan. Centralized support through a Counseling Center of Excellence that provides best practices, expert speakers, and state‑of‑the‑art resources. Additional Job Duties May Include Responding to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation. Traversing long distances to indoor and outdoor locations, maneuvering through rugged, uneven terrain, and working in outdoor weather. Travelling to locations outside of a military base in a variety of physical environments. Complying with site‑specific requirements to work at designated locations. Environment At the direction of the Department of Defense, duties are performed in multiple indoor locations (≈60%) and outdoor locations (≈40%). Indoor locations are within a school setting controlled by the state and/or Department of Defense Education Activity. Outdoor locations frequently involve traversing over uneven grassy, gravel, and/or dirt areas, ascending/descending stairs, and exposure to the weather. Licensure Portability In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), licensed Military and Family Life Counselors may provide non‑medical counseling services to military families at any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States, regardless of the state in which the counselor is licensed. Within the MFLC program, a counselor may hold any independent and clinical license recognized by the Secretary of Defense as appropriate for the provision of non‑medical counseling services. Minimum Requirements Master’s degree or higher in a Behavioral Health Profession (MS/MSW/MA/PhD). Licensure to practice at the independent practice level (LCSW, MFT, LPCC, psychologist) in the state where services are provided. U.S. citizenship. Ability to pass a basic background check for employment, a Child National Agency Check, and NACI/CNACI clearance (Public Trust clearance). Commitment to Non‑Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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