MFLC Supervisor; Colorado

MFLC Supervisor (Colorado) at Leidos summary:

Lead and supervise a team of Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) providing non-medical, psycho-educational counseling and outreach to service members and families, ensuring contract compliance, onboarding, training, and performance management. Position is remote but requires regular in-person monthly engagement at the Colorado Springs installation and residence preferably within 50–60 miles. Requires a master’s degree in a mental-health field, an independent U.S. mental health license, 3+ years post-license supervisory experience in a clinical/behavioral setting, and U.S. citizenship.

Description

Our staff provides Non-medical counseling (NMC) services and additional outreach services through a single DoD maintained and operated MFLC program. The standard MFLC counseling approach is psycho-educational in nature, tailored to unique military environments, and helps participants learn to anticipate and resolve unique challenges associated with military life. These services aid in the prevention or reduction of the effects of stressors that may detract from military and family readiness.

This position is remote ; however, it is STRONGLY PREFERRED that the Supervisor resides WITHIN 50-60 MILES OF Colorado Springs, CO (preference will be given to those who are qualified and live closer to these geographical locations). Regular in-person engagement at the installation is needed for this assignment. At a minimum, the Supervisor must be able to support monthly on-site installation engagements in Colorado Springs, CO.

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Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) Supervisors are responsible for directly supervising the performance and service delivery of an assigned group of MFLC Counselors. MFLC Supervisors are generally located within, or adjacent to, the local area of the MFLCs they supervise. MFLC Supervisors may be geographically separated from the Regional Managers to whom they report. 

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Primary Responsibilities:

• ​Supervises a dedicated team of MFLC counselors; assisting in the hiring process, delegating work assignments, evaluating performance, approving time and attendance, setting performance objectives, and addressing employee issues

• ​Works directly with Installation POCs to ensure efficient and effective service delivery and issue resolution

• ​Coordinates new MFLC on-boarding and in-processing

• ​Facilitate on-demand and surge requirements in their team area

• ​Monitors and assures MFLC service delivery per contract requirements

• ​Mentor MFLCs to optimize performance, continue growth and development, and ensure professional standards are maintained

• ​Responsible for ensuring MFLCs compliance with government, corporate, and professional licensing/certification training requirements

• ​Follows up with MFLCs to ensure correct delivery of approved training materials

• ​Prepares reports and provides written and oral briefings to management and local/installation government representatives as required

• ​Provides face-to-face confidential NMC and NMC outreach services and supports Rotational MFLCs, On-demand MFLCs, and Surge MFLCs

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Required Qualifications:

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  MUST have a minimum 
  of Three (3) years of 
  POST-license management or supervisory experience, managing a team in a behavioral or clinical-type setting.

• ​The candidate MUST hold a valid independent license in the mental health field from any US state or territory (LCSW, MHC, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist).

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  MUST hold a Master’s degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health-related field such as social work, psychology, marriage/family therapy, or counseling.

• ​Willing to meet the local requirements for in-person installation visits without adding program cost.

• ​Ability to understand, apply, and maintain professional standards

• ​Proven leadership skills and ability.

• ​​Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• ​Highly developed written, oral, and presentation communication skills.

• ​Must be a U.S. Citizen.

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Preferred Qualifications:

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  MFLC experience is strongly preferred/desired

• ​An understanding of the military lifestyle and working with military family members

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