Military and Family Life Counselor Jobs
Military and Family Life Counselor jobs are open across the military, government contracting, and nonprofit sectors, covering specializations in individual counseling, family support, and child and youth behavioral care, from entry-level to senior counselor roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Arlington, Virginia
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Blackstone, Virginia
- Chesapeake, Virginia
- Virginia, Virginia
- Fort Belvoir, Virginia
- Fort Eustis, Virginia
- Fort Lee, Virginia
- Hampton, Virginia
- Hampton, Virginia
- Langley AFB, Virginia
- Lorton, Virginia
- Newport News, Virginia
- Norfolk, Virginia
- Petersburg, Virginia
- Portsmouth, Virginia
- Quantico, Virginia
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Yorktown, Virginia
Title:
Adult Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) - VIRGINIAAt KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.
Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.
Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.
Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.
Adult Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC)
Contingent upon contract award and successful completion of program required background check.
Position Summary
The Adult Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) provides non-medical counseling, consultation, education, and outreach services to active-duty service members and their families. The MFLC supports military readiness and family resilience by helping clients address common life challenges, including relationship concerns, family dynamics, stress management, deployment and reintegration issues, relocation adjustments, and work-life balance.
Using a short-term, solution-focused non-medical approach, the MFLC helps Service Members and their families develop effective coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and enhance overall well-being. MFLC services are preventive in nature and are delivered in accordance with Department of War (DoW) Military and Family Life Counseling Program requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide confidential, short-term, solution-focused, non-medical counseling to active-duty Service Members and their family members.
- Conduct individual, couples, family, and group counseling sessions utilizing evidence-based, solution-focused interventions.
Assist participants with concerns related to:
- Deployment stress and reintegration
- Separation and relocation adjustment
- Relationship and family issues
- Parenting and parent-child communication
- Anger management and conflict resolution
- Stress management and resilience building
- Homesickness
- Grief and loss
- Life transitions and military-specific stressors
Deliver services through both traditional counseling appointments and non-traditional "walk-around" support by actively engaging Service Members and families in their work, training, and community environments rather than relying solely on scheduled appointments.
Provide services in military units, military and family support centers, installation facilities, and other approved locations.
Consultation and Outreach
- Deliver MFLC program briefings, workshops, and trainings that promote readiness, wellness, and healthy relationships.
- Collaborate with military commands, chaplains, and installation support agencies to increase awareness of MFLC services.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with military leaders, community stakeholders, and support organizations
- Participate in installation outreach events to engage service members and families.
Documentation and Compliance
- Maintain required MFLC program documentation and activity reporting.
- Adhere to DoW policies, ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and contract performance expectations.
- Complete all required training and credentialing activities.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Master's or doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
Licensure:
Current, unrestricted independent clinical licensure in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia, such as:
- LCSW
- LPC/LCPC/LPCC
- LMFT
- Licensed Psychologist
- Equivalent independent clinical license
Experience:
- Experience providing counseling to adults, couples, and families.
- Knowledge of military culture and military family systems preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong counseling, assessment, and crisis-intervention skills.
- Understanding of military life, deployment cycles, and family readiness issues.
- Ability to work independently within a decentralized service delivery model.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to build trusted relationships with service members, spouses, and military leadership.
- Commitment to confidentiality and ethical practice.
Mission Impact: The Adult MFLC serves as a trusted resource for active-duty service members and their families, helping them navigate military life challenges, strengthen family relationships, increase resilience, and maintain readiness to support the military mission.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
- Arlington, Virginia
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Blackstone, Virginia
- Chesapeake, Virginia
- Virginia, Virginia
- Fort Belvoir, Virginia
- Fort Eustis, Virginia
- Fort Lee, Virginia
- Hampton, Virginia
- Hampton, Virginia
- Langley AFB, Virginia
- Lorton, Virginia
- Newport News, Virginia
- Norfolk, Virginia
- Petersburg, Virginia
- Portsmouth, Virginia
- Quantico, Virginia
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Yorktown, Virginia
Title:
Adult Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) - VIRGINIAAt KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.
Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.
Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.
Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.
Adult Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC)
Contingent upon contract award and successful completion of program required background check.
Position Summary
The Adult Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) provides non-medical counseling, consultation, education, and outreach services to active-duty service members and their families. The MFLC supports military readiness and family resilience by helping clients address common life challenges, including relationship concerns, family dynamics, stress management, deployment and reintegration issues, relocation adjustments, and work-life balance.
Using a short-term, solution-focused non-medical approach, the MFLC helps Service Members and their families develop effective coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and enhance overall well-being. MFLC services are preventive in nature and are delivered in accordance with Department of War (DoW) Military and Family Life Counseling Program requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide confidential, short-term, solution-focused, non-medical counseling to active-duty Service Members and their family members.
- Conduct individual, couples, family, and group counseling sessions utilizing evidence-based, solution-focused interventions.
Assist participants with concerns related to:
- Deployment stress and reintegration
- Separation and relocation adjustment
- Relationship and family issues
- Parenting and parent-child communication
- Anger management and conflict resolution
- Stress management and resilience building
- Homesickness
- Grief and loss
- Life transitions and military-specific stressors
Deliver services through both traditional counseling appointments and non-traditional "walk-around" support by actively engaging Service Members and families in their work, training, and community environments rather than relying solely on scheduled appointments.
Provide services in military units, military and family support centers, installation facilities, and other approved locations.
Consultation and Outreach
- Deliver MFLC program briefings, workshops, and trainings that promote readiness, wellness, and healthy relationships.
- Collaborate with military commands, chaplains, and installation support agencies to increase awareness of MFLC services.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with military leaders, community stakeholders, and support organizations
- Participate in installation outreach events to engage service members and families.
Documentation and Compliance
- Maintain required MFLC program documentation and activity reporting.
- Adhere to DoW policies, ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and contract performance expectations.
- Complete all required training and credentialing activities.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Master's or doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
Licensure:
Current, unrestricted independent clinical licensure in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia, such as:
- LCSW
- LPC/LCPC/LPCC
- LMFT
- Licensed Psychologist
- Equivalent independent clinical license
Experience:
- Experience providing counseling to adults, couples, and families.
- Knowledge of military culture and military family systems preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong counseling, assessment, and crisis-intervention skills.
- Understanding of military life, deployment cycles, and family readiness issues.
- Ability to work independently within a decentralized service delivery model.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to build trusted relationships with service members, spouses, and military leadership.
- Commitment to confidentiality and ethical practice.
Mission Impact: The Adult MFLC serves as a trusted resource for active-duty service members and their families, helping them navigate military life challenges, strengthen family relationships, increase resilience, and maintain readiness to support the military mission.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Who's Hiring
- Magellan Health50
- Leidos24
- Trinzic11
- Blue Rose Consulting Group8
- Zeiders Enterprises4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in military and family life counselor jobs.
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field
- Active clinical license such as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent in state of practice
- Minimum two years of post-graduate direct clinical counseling experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation or federal suitability determination
- Experience providing brief solution-focused counseling using evidence-based models
- Familiarity with military culture, deployment cycles, and family readiness programs
Tips for Your Military and Family Life Counselor Job Search
Tailor your resume to clearance requirements
Many military and family life counselor postings require a background investigation or favorable adjudication. List any prior clearance status, federal suitability determinations, or volunteer work on installations explicitly so hiring managers can quickly confirm you meet access requirements.
Highlight your licensure status prominently
Employers almost universally require a master's-level clinical license such as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. Place your licensure state, license number, and expiration date in your resume header so screeners don't have to hunt for it during high-volume applicant reviews.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists military and family life counselor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by installation or program type
Contracts for these roles are tied to specific military installations or program vehicles. Searching by base name, program acronym, or contracting vehicle in your job search narrows results to openings you're geographically and contractually eligible for, saving time on mismatched applications.
Prepare scenario-based interview answers around military culture
Interviewers for these roles frequently test cultural competency with scenario questions about deployment stress, reintegration, and family separation. Practice structured answers that demonstrate your understanding of the military lifestyle, not just clinical technique, before your first interview.
Negotiate schedule and caseload during the offer stage
These positions often operate under non-traditional delivery models with no case notes and no insurance billing. Use the offer conversation to clarify caseload caps, supervision access, and whether the posting is full-time, part-time, or as-needed, since those details vary widely by contract.
Military and Family Life Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most military and family life counselors?
The most active employers for military and family life counselors right now are Magellan Health, Leidos, and Trinzic, and the most openings are in Virginia, Florida, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring tends to cluster around installations where large government contracts are active, so demand shifts as contracts are renewed or rebid.
How many military and family life counselor jobs are remote?
About 0% of military and family life counselor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with virtual delivery more common in adult individual and couples counseling than in child and youth or school-based support roles, which typically require on-site presence at the installation.
How do you become a military and family life counselor?
You need to earn a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related clinical field, complete your state's supervised post-graduate hours, and obtain an independent clinical license such as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. After licensure, you apply directly to contracting employers who hold program delivery contracts with the Department of Defense, and you undergo a background investigation before beginning work on an installation.
Can you get hired as a military and family life counselor with little experience?
Most employers require at least two years of post-licensure clinical experience, so pre-licensure candidates are rarely competitive. If you're newly licensed, building experience in community mental health, crisis intervention, or family services roles that mirror the brief-counseling model used on installations strengthens your candidacy considerably before you apply to program-specific postings.
What does the military and family life counselor interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone or video screen conducted by a recruiter or program manager, followed by a clinical competency interview that includes scenario-based questions about working without traditional case notes, managing brief contact models, and navigating military family stressors. Some employers also verify licensure and conduct a reference check before extending a conditional offer, which is then followed by a background investigation process.
Where can I find and apply to military and family life counselor jobs?
You can find and apply to military and family life counselor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that match your license, location, and experience level and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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