Military and Family Life Counselor - Bahrain

Military Family Life Counselor - CYB

Leidos is hiring licensed behavioral health professionals to join our Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) Child and Youth Behavioral team to support in Bahrain.

This is a 12-month position to include a summer camp rotation and school assignment. June 2025 Start Date.

Join the mission to support U.S. military service members and their families as they work through important military life adjustments while serving their country. The Child and Youth Behavioral Military and Family Life Counselor (CYB-MFLC) position offers a unique opportunity to serve a vital role, in providing non-medical support, which includes counseling, consultation, and outreach, to eligible faculty, staff, parents, children, and youth. Non-medical counseling is preventive in nature and aims to address and provide solution focused approaches to issues before they become greater challenges.

The Bahrain School MFLC plays a key role in supporting both students and staff throughout the school year and during summer camps. During the academic year, the MFLC works within the school environment, offering students guidance on various challenges they may face and collaborating with school staff to enhance overall student well-being. In the summer, the role shifts to a more active, hands-on support at summer camp(s). Here, the MFLC engages with campers through activities like playing games, hiking, and joining in physical outdoor challenges. This setting allows the MFLC to build connections in unique ways, meeting the needs of campers in an informal environment that encourages open communication. By being present and involved, the MFLC provides valuable support and guidance to campers, helping them navigate the challenges of camp life and fostering resilience and emotional well-being in a dynamic, outdoor setting.

Military children face unique emotional and environmental challenges due to the stress of military life. This is an opportunity for you to reach them where and when you are most needed.

CYB-MFLC responsibilities include:

• Work at school(s) that are 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 MFLC Supervisor
• Support local summer camp(s) for military-connected students and families.

CYB-MFLC will also benefit from:

• 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 401K 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 both indoor and outdoor locations, to maneuver through rugged, outdoor, or uneven locations (ascend/descend), and work in outdoor weather.
• Travelling to locations outside of a military base in a variety of physical environments.
• Due to the nature of working on military installations or related worksites, counselors may need to comply with various site-specific requirements to work at designated locations.
• Supporting local summer camp(s) for military-connected students and families.

Environment:

At the direction of the Department of Defense, duties are performed in multiple indoor locations (approximately 60%) and outdoor locations (approximately 40%). The indoor locations are located within school setting controlled by the state and/or Department of Defense Education Activity. The outdoor locations frequently involve traversing over uneven grassy, gravel, and/or dirt areas, ascending/descending stairs, and exposure to the weather.

Minimum Requirements:

• A master’s degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA/PhD).
• One year of experience with licensure to practice at the independent practice level (LCSW, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist) in the state where you provide services.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to pass a basic background check for employment, a Child National Agency Check, and Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) clearance, commonly called a Public Trust clearance.
• Must be able to pass a medical clearance
• Active U.S. Passport
• Valid U.S Driver’s License

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.