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Federal Guardian
New London, Connecticut

Military Family Life Counselor

Counselor Top 25% in CounselingFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70K - $90K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

We are seeking Licensed Counselors and Social Workers to join our team in support of the Military & Family Life Counseling (MFLC) Program on the Naval Submarine Base in Groton, Connecticut. This is a full-time salaried position that offers competitive pay and benefits.

Responsibilities

The primary objective of this role is to provide ongoing non-medical counseling services to military service members and their families. These services include non-medical, short-term, confidential walk-around counseling, training/health and wellness presentations, provision of health fairs, and consultation to installation command regarding behavioral health issues. Works closely with the installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is provided within scope and meets the needs of the installation.

Required Experience and Education

Master’s degree in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA)

Valid, unrestricted CT, MA, or RI State Licensure at the independent practice level (LCSW, LISW, LMFT, LPC, LCPC, LMHC)

Minimum of 3+ years Post-Licensure Clinical Experience required

Understanding, sensitivity, and empathy for military service members and their families. Ability to develop trusting, helping relationships. Ability to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Must be a U. S. citizen

Pass a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Clearance and an Installation Records Check (IRC), Criminal History Background Check, FBI Fingerprints Check, and drug screening.

We are actively interviewing candidates for this role and encourage all qualified Counselors and Social Workers to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Starting Salary: $70,000 - $90,000

Benefits

  • Health / Dental / Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off + Federal Holidays off
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Work Location: Office setting

Federal Guardian, LLC is a merit-based employer and a tobacco-free workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (Vet/Disabled). We make all employment decisions based solely on individual qualifications, technical skills, and performance. Every employee must understand, comply with, and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position, as well as all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements, including the 2026 standards for merit-based hiring and all internal policies and procedures.

*The listed salary range reflects Federal Guardian’s good-faith estimate for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be based on job-related, merit-based factors, including experience, qualifications, licensure, demonstrated skills, role requirements, and budget.

**Employment, engagement, or assignment with Federal Guardian is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and may be subject to credentialing, security, drug screening, and other customer, contract, or legal requirements, as permitted by applicable law.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Behavioral Health Professions and a valid, unrestricted independent practice license (LCSW, LISW, LMFT, LPC, LCPC, or LMHC). Candidates must have at least 3 years of post-licensure clinical experience and be able to pass extensive background and security checks.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis interventionCase managementMental health supportTraining and presentationsCommunicationRelationship buildingMilitary cultureDocumentationRegulatory compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Military Family Life Counselor at Federal Guardian a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 586 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 34% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Counseling

  • On-site

Living in New London

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$343k
Typical market rent
$1,641/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Matching
Paid Time Off
Federal Holidays Off
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)