Short Term or As Needed Coverage - MFLC Counselor - Des Moines, Iowa

2 months ago
Des Moines, Iowa$28/hrPer Diem / PRNMilitary Mental Health
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Leidos as a Short Term or As Needed Coverage - MFLC Counselor - Des Moines, Iowa in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • include: Face-to-face counseling to military service members and their families (individual, couples, family, and children).
  • Offer presentations to address social skills development and social emotional learning that is crucial for childhood early development.
  • Build rapport with service members, spouses, and children by attending installation and community events.

Requirements

  • The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $28 - $50/hr
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Leidos as a Short Term or As Needed Coverage - MFLC Counselor - Des Moines, Iowa.

Key Skills

CounselingBehavioral HealthSolution-Focused ApproachesAdult CounselingMinor CounselingCouples CounselingFamily CounselingChildren CounselingDifferential Clinical SkillsReferralsPresentation SkillsSocial Skills DevelopmentSocial Emotional LearningRapport BuildingCrisis InterventionMilitary Community Support
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Short Term or As Needed Coverage - MFLC Counselor - Des Moines, Iowa position at Leidos includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Military Mental Health — Physician Career Context

This Military Mental Health position at Leidos 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.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $50000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Des Moines, Iowa.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($50k–$50k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Behavioral Health, Solution-Focused Approaches, Adult Counseling, Minor Counseling, Couples Counseling, Family Counseling, Children Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Military Mental Health role.

Core responsibilities: Counselors will provide face-to-face counseling to military service members and their families, offering individual, couples, family, and children sessions, while also recommending appropriate referrals based on clinical skills. They are also responsible for offering presentations on social skills d...

Benefits package: 401k Retirement Plan, Unlimited Free CEUs, License Renewal Fee Reimbursement, Referral Incentives, Health & Wellness Programs, Employee Discount Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Leidos

Defense and Space Manufacturing
Reston, Virginia
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Benefits & Perks

401k Retirement Plan
Unlimited Free CEUs
License Renewal Fee Reimbursement
Referral Incentives
Health & Wellness Programs
Employee Discount Program

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

2mo ago

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