Adolescent Support Counselor - Expat

Description

The Leidos Military & Veterans Health Solutions Group is sourcing candidates (both counselors and supervisors) for our PACAF Adolescent Support and Counseling Services (ASACS) program. This program implements a community-based adolescent support and counseling program for the adolescent dependents of U.S. Service members at U.S Military installations in the Pacific Rim. The essential clinical services include assessment, early intervention, and counseling services for adolescents and their families for AOD and other behavioral health risk factors. The essential prevention and education aspect of the role includes classroom education for adolescents, in-service training to community agencies, community education, screening for and facilitation of prevention support groups for youth from high-risk environments and participation in community awareness campaigns. Length of initial assignment is 3 years, followed by options to renew annually for the duration of the contract.

Position not located in USA, relocation to Osan, Korea is required as an expatriate. Relocation assistance provided.

Candidate MUST possess a valid State Clinical License - LCSW at the independent level OR Ph.D/Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist OR equivalent independent counseling licensure (Any US State)

Primary Responsibilities

Counselor Duties Include:

• Developing and implementing a community-based adolescent substance abuse prevention and treatment program
• Interfacing and networking with military branches and the community to identify adolescents in need of services
• Supporting family quality of life by offering individual, group and family counseling
• Intake, screening, assessment, and management of case load
• Provide AOD training and specialized education on a variety of topics
• Treatment planning, discharge, records management, and continuing care planning for caseload
• Participation in quality assurance
• Case record management and documentation
• Securing and maintaining written referral agreements with all community agencies and briefing referral agencies about the ASACS program

Qualifications (Counselor):

• Master's degree from an accredited university (Council of Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited)
• Valid Independent State Clinical License - LCSW at the independent level OR Ph.D/Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist preferred.
• Two (2+) years of supervised post graduate counseling experience working with an adolescent population. Two (2+) years of experience in treatment of adolescent substance abuse
• The possession of or eligibility for a state or national alcohol and drug counseling (AOD) certification
• Candidates must be creative and skilled in prevention education, community referral agreements, and program marketing
• Possess intermediate competency with word processing, using simple databases/email systems and managing files electronically
• Must hold a current US driver's license and be eligible to obtain a US military ID card, credentialing at military hospital and approval by client
• Acquire favorable results on Federal Background Investigation
• Knowledge of risk management and program development experience is a plus.

Original Posting Date:

2025-01-03
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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

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.