Military & Family Life Counselor - Child/Youth

Magellan Health

4 days ago

MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina$60K - $100KFull TimeClinical Psychology

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Magellan Health as a Military & Family Life Counselor – $60K-$100K in United States. This position is in support of the Child and Youth Center affiliated with MCAS Beaufort, SC. Candidates must be local to MCAS Beaufort and be licensed at the independent level as a Mental Health Counselor (LPC or LMHC), Therapist (LMFT), Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent independent licensure.

Key Responsibilities

The job duties listed above are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive of what may be expected of an employee assigned to this job.

A leader may assign additional or other duties which would align with the intent of this job, without revision to the job description.

Requirements

license clinical experience. Demonstrate intermediate

level competencies in technology and software (i. e., Microsoft Suite, Internet navigation, Smartphone/Tablet and application navigation, video

Child/Youth Grade MFLC Tier 2 Work Experience

Required Clinical Work Experience

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $60K - $100K

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Magellan Health in United States.

Key Skills

Mental health counselingChild and adolescent psychologyCrisis interventionBehavioral health assessmentCase managementConsultationAction planningParent supportData documentationTechnology proficiencyCommunicationEmpathyConfidentialityRegulatory complianceReportingInterpersonal skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Military & Family Life Counselor - Child/Youth at Magellan Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Clinical Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at Magellan Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Magellan Health lists compensation for this physician position at $60k to $100k annually.

This is approximately 16% below the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($60k–$100k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mental health counseling, Child and adolescent psychology, Crisis intervention, Behavioral health assessment, Case management, Consultation, Action planning, Parent support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: Provide non-medical, solution-focused counseling services to children and youth of military service members at assigned installations. Collaborate with military points of contact to support staff, parents, and command regarding behavioral health needs.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Short-term Incentives. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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