Leidos Inc
Military Family Life School Counselor - Eielson AFB, AK
Leidos Inc, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, 99712
Job Overview
Leidos is hiring licensed behavioral health professionals for the Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) Child and Youth Behavioral team to support Eielson AFB, AK starting February 1, 2026. This 9‑month, school‑calendar position reflects the schedule of the schools you will support.
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 that is crucial 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 assigned installation to Team Leads.
Additional Duties May Include
Responding to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation.
Traversing long distances to both indoor and outdoor locations, including rugged, uneven terrain (ascend/descend) and outdoor weather.
Traveling to locations outside of a military base in a variety of physical environments.
Complying with various site‑specific requirements to work at designated locations.
Environment At the direction of the Department of Defense, duties are performed in multiple indoor locations (approximately 60%) and outdoor locations (approximately 40%). Indoor work occurs within a school setting controlled by the state and/or Department of Defense Education Activity. Outdoor work often involves traversing uneven grassy, gravel, and/or dirt areas, ascending/descending stairs, and exposure to the weather.
Licensure Portability Under the recent National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), licensed Military and Family Life Counselors may provide non‑medical counseling services to military families at any location in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory, regardless of the state in which the counselor is licensed. The MFLC program accepts any independent and clinical license recognized by the Secretary of Defense as appropriate for non‑medical counseling services.
Minimum Requirements
A master’s degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA/PhD).
A valid independent license in the mental health field from any U.S. state or territory (LCSW, MHC, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist).
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to pass a basic background check for employment, a Child National Agency Check, and Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) clearance (Public Trust clearance).
Compensation and Benefits Pay Range: $59,150.00 – $106,925.00. Additional benefits include:
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 401K retirement plan.
Centralized support through a Counseling Center of Excellence that provides best practices, expert speakers, and state‑of‑the‑art resources.
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 for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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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 that is crucial 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 assigned installation to Team Leads.
Additional Duties May Include
Responding to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation.
Traversing long distances to both indoor and outdoor locations, including rugged, uneven terrain (ascend/descend) and outdoor weather.
Traveling to locations outside of a military base in a variety of physical environments.
Complying with various site‑specific requirements to work at designated locations.
Environment At the direction of the Department of Defense, duties are performed in multiple indoor locations (approximately 60%) and outdoor locations (approximately 40%). Indoor work occurs within a school setting controlled by the state and/or Department of Defense Education Activity. Outdoor work often involves traversing uneven grassy, gravel, and/or dirt areas, ascending/descending stairs, and exposure to the weather.
Licensure Portability Under the recent National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), licensed Military and Family Life Counselors may provide non‑medical counseling services to military families at any location in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory, regardless of the state in which the counselor is licensed. The MFLC program accepts any independent and clinical license recognized by the Secretary of Defense as appropriate for non‑medical counseling services.
Minimum Requirements
A master’s degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA/PhD).
A valid independent license in the mental health field from any U.S. state or territory (LCSW, MHC, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist).
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to pass a basic background check for employment, a Child National Agency Check, and Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) clearance (Public Trust clearance).
Compensation and Benefits Pay Range: $59,150.00 – $106,925.00. Additional benefits include:
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 401K retirement plan.
Centralized support through a Counseling Center of Excellence that provides best practices, expert speakers, and state‑of‑the‑art resources.
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 for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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