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Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC), West of Mississippi Region

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Job Description

Title

  • Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC), West of Mississippi Region
  • Talent Pipeline: Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC)
  • Future Opportunities Nationwide and OCONUS
  • Join KBR's Military Family Life Counselor Talent Network

KBR is building a pipeline of qualified and passionate Military Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) in anticipation of future opportunities supporting the Department of Defense's Military and Family Life Counseling Program.

While we are not actively hiring for specific MFLC positions at this time, we are seeking licensed behavioral health professionals interested in future opportunities to support military service members, their families, children, and military communities worldwide.

If you are passionate about serving those who serve our nation, we encourage you to connect with us today.

About the Military Family Life Counselor Program

Military service members and their families face unique challenges associated with military life, including frequent relocations, deployments, reintegration, family transitions, and the demands of military readiness. MFLC professionals provide confidential, non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling, consultation, and outreach services designed to strengthen resilience, enhance wellbeing, and support mission readiness.

Potential Responsibilities

Future MFLC Opportunities May Include

  • Providing confidential, non-medical counseling to service members, spouses, children, and families.
  • Delivering short-term, solution-focused support and consultation services.
  • Conducting outreach activities and building relationships within military communities.
  • Presenting trainings, workshops, and wellness programs to military audiences.
  • Supporting military families through transitions such as relocation, deployment, reintegration, and school changes.
  • Collaborating with installation leadership, family support organizations, schools, and community resources.
  • Participating in health fairs, community events, and resilience-building initiatives.
  • Providing referrals and resource navigation when appropriate.
  • Maintaining compliance with Department of Defense program requirements and standards.

Desired Qualifications

Qualified candidates will typically possess:

Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.

Independent, Unrestricted Clinical Licensure Such As

  • LCSW
  • LICSW
  • LMFT
  • LPC
  • LCPC
  • LMHC
  • Psychologist

Equivalent Independent Clinical License

  • Experience providing counseling or behavioral health services.
  • Ability to work effectively with military populations and diverse communities.
  • Strong presentation, consultation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain any required background investigations or government credentials.

Military affiliation, military spouse experience, veteran status, or prior MFLC experience are highly valued but not required.

Interested in Future Opportunities?

  • To express interest in future Military Family Life Counselor opportunities with KBR:
  • 1. Complete the Letter of Intent
  • Visit our MFLC landing page and complete the Letter of Intent:

transition.kbr.com

2. Submit Your Resume (Optional)

You are welcome to upload your resume and credentials to help us better understand your background and areas of expertise. While a resume is encouraged, it is not required to join our talent network.

By joining our pipeline, you may be contacted regarding future MFLC opportunities as they become available.

Why KBR?

At KBR, we are committed to supporting mission readiness and improving the lives of military members and their families. We are building a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality support services where they are needed most.

  • We are also committed to supporting incumbent employees by:
  • Providing fair and competitive compensation
  • Recognizing prior service for PTO accrual
  • Maintaining clear and consistent communication

Minimizing Disruption to Employees and Their Families

We value the experience, expertise and dedication of the current workforce and aim to make this changeover as seamless as possible.

Join our MFLC Talent Network today and help us prepare for future opportunities to serve military communities worldwide.

Complete Your Letter of Intent At

transition.kbr.com

Key Responsibilities

Provide confidential, non-medical, short-term counseling and support services to military service members and their families. Conduct outreach activities, facilitate workshops, and collaborate with military leadership to enhance community resilience and mission readiness.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree or higher in a behavioral health field and possess an independent, unrestricted clinical license. Experience working with military populations and strong consultation skills are highly desired.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Crisis interventionCase managementPresentation skillsMilitary cultureMarriage and family therapy

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 26% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

What does the Behavioral Health market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in behavioral health (counseling)ranked against 333 Behavioral Health (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedBehavioral Health median $70k (middle half $66k–$78k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Texas13 active333 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% remote · 26% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas counselor listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus · 22% offer loan repayment649 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings810 in the last 30 days485 the 30 days before (+67%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend−1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (333 Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC), West of Mississippi Region at KBR a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Behavioral Health (Counseling) — ranked against 333 active Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Counselor Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

47 jobs · 36 employers
13
<$70k
15
$70k-90k
12
$90k-110k
7
$110k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs
401k / retirement match
84%
Sign-on bonus
25%
CME allowance
25%
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#4

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+ 45 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 333 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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