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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 10% in behavioral health (counseling) | ranked against 333 Behavioral Health (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Behavioral Health median $70k (middle half $66k–$78k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Texas | 13 active | 333 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 26% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas counselor listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus · 22% offer loan repayment649 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 810 in the last 30 days | 485 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 |
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.
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