Child and Youth Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC)

Child and Youth Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC)
About Blue Rose Consulting Group

Blue Rose Consulting Group is a mission-driven federal contractor dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that support our clients and the communities they serve.

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We believe exceptional outcomes start with exceptional people. We are committed to building collaborative teams where talented professionals can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

Blue Rose Consulting Group is seeking a qualified Child and Youth Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC) to provide non-medical counseling and support services to military-connected children, youth, and their families at Naval Station Great Lakes in Great Lakes, Illinois.

This role supports the Department of Defense Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) Program and focuses on providing short-term, solution-focused support to children and youth navigating the unique challenges associated with military life. The MFLC will work within installation youth programs and child development settings while collaborating with parents, guardians, educators, program staff, and military leadership.

This position requires U.S. citizenship, an active and unrestricted independent clinical license, and successful completion of all required federal background investigations, suitability requirements, and installation access requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide short-term, solution-focused, non-medical counseling to military-connected children and youth in youth center and child development program settings.
• Consult with parents, guardians, teachers, youth program staff, and installation leadership regarding child and youth behavioral concerns.
• Deliver age-appropriate resilience, life skills, and health and wellness presentations for children, youth, parents, and staff.
• Support Child Development Centers (CDCs), Youth Programs, summer camps, and other installation youth activities as assigned.
• Collaborate with installation leadership, military Points of Contact (POCs), educators, and community resources to support program objectives.
• Maintain confidential documentation and comply with all Department of Defense and contract requirements.
• Respond professionally to the unique needs of military-connected children and families while maintaining appropriate boundaries and ethical standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen.
• Master's or doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted, independent clinical license in any U.S. state or territory, such as LCSW, LICSW, LPC, LCPC, LMHC, LMFT, or Psychologist.
• Experience working with children and adolescents in a clinical, school, or community setting.
• Understanding of military culture and experience working with service members, military families, veterans, or military-connected populations.
• Strong assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with military leadership, educators, and installation personnel.
• Ability to successfully complete all required federal background investigations, suitability requirements, and installation access requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Child and Youth Military Family Life Counseling (CYB-MFLC) experience.
• Prior military service or experience working within the Department of Defense.
• Experience providing brief, solution-focused counseling to children and adolescents.
• Experience working in school, youth center, or child development settings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role requires a clinician who can build trust with military-connected children and families while providing effective, short-term, non-medical support within the scope of the MFLC Program. The ideal candidate is approachable, adaptable, and comfortable working within the unique environment of a military installation.

Key indicators of success include:

• Providing effective, age-appropriate support to military-connected children and youth.
• Building positive working relationships with children, families, educators, youth program staff, and installation personnel.
• Delivering engaging resilience, life skills, and wellness presentations.
• Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Adapting effectively to the changing needs of children, families, and installation programs.
• Collaborating effectively with military leadership and installation Points of Contact.
• Maintaining compliance with Department of Defense, contract, and program requirements.

Location: Naval Station Great Lakes, Great Lakes, IL
Work Arrangement: On-site