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Magellan Federal

New Parent Support Professional, JBLM, WA

Magellan Federal, Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, United States

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New Parent Support Professional, JBLM, WA Magellan Federal invites applications for the New Parent Support Professional role in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. The position focuses on providing support to military families with children from birth to three years, promoting healthy parenting, preventing family violence, and connecting families to community resources.

Key responsibilities include:

Provides effective, timely and confidential services for families assessed at risk for child maltreatment and/or family violence.

Protects privacy and confidentiality of client information.

Identifies and reports suspected child abuse, neglect, and domestic abuse.

Assesses developmental milestones and referral procedures for indicators of special needs or developmental delays.

Assesses and strengthens adaptation to parenthood.

Promotes developmentally appropriate parenting skills and disciplinary techniques.

Facilitates informal and formal community networks to build positive relationships.

Develops relationships with local community and military installation officials.

Utilizes community-based services and formal and informal networks to provide concrete support.

Uses a strengths-based, family‑centric developmental approach to screening, assessing, and addressing risk factors.

Maintains an up‑to‑date tracking system with case status.

Participates in monthly conference calls and annual training events.

Other Job Requirements Qualified candidates must have at least two (2) years of direct work experience in child abuse or domestic abuse, or maternal or child health or medical social work. Must hold a current and active license as an LCSW, LMFT, or RN.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): Current, valid, unrestricted clinical license and a master’s degree in social work to practice independently.

Registered Nurse (RN): At least a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a current unrestricted license in a U.S. state or territory, and at least two (2) years of direct work experience with child abuse or domestic abuse, maternal or child health, public/community health, or mental health.

Additional requirements: Home visitation experience, valid driver’s license, dependable standard computer skills (Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel), ability to use general office equipment, strong communication skills, ability to work under time pressure, ability to travel as needed, and ability to enter private homes with accessibility considerations.

General Job Information

Title: New Parent Support Professional, JBLM, WA

Grade: 24

Work Experience - Required: Child Welfare

Education - Required: Bachelor’s - Nursing, Master’s - Counseling, Master’s - Social Work

License and Certifications - Required: LCSW, LMFT, RN (state or compact state licensure)

Salary Minimum: $58,440

Salary Maximum: $93,500

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco‑free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

Every employee must understand, comply with, and attest to the security responsibilities and controls unique to their position and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

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