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S. military service members and their families as they work through important military life ... Non-medical counseling is preventive in nature and aims to address and provide solution focused ...

Military Family Life Counselor - CDC

Barstow, CA ยท On-site

$59K - $106K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Child and Youth Behavioral Military and Family Life Counselor (CYB-MFLC) position offers a ... Non-medical counseling is preventive in nature and aims to address and provide solution focused ...

S. military service members and their families as they work through important military life ... Non-medical counseling is preventive in nature and aims to address and provide solution focused ...

The Child and Youth Behavioral Military and Family Life Counselor (CYB-MFLC) positionoffers a ... Non-medical counseling is preventive in nature and aims to address and provide solution focused ...

Military Family Life Counselor - (Adult)

Barstow, CA ยท On-site

$59K - $106K/yr

  • Retirement

The Adult Military and Family Life Counselor (Adult-MFLC) position offers a unique opportunity to ... Non-medical counseling is preventive in nature and aims to address and provide solution focused ...

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How much do family life counseling jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for family life counseling in the United States is $53,857.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,000.00 and $65,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a family life counselor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Family Life Counselor, you need a background in psychology, counseling, or social work, typically supported by a relevant master's degree and professional licensure. Familiarity with counseling modalities, case management systems, and therapeutic assessment tools is essential. Exceptional active listening, empathy, and conflict resolution skills help build trust and facilitate positive family dynamics. These competencies are crucial for guiding families through challenges, ensuring ethical practice, and fostering healthy relationships.

How does a family life counselor typically collaborate with other professionals to support clients?

Family Life Counselors frequently work alongside social workers, psychologists, educators, and healthcare providers to ensure a holistic approach to client well-being. Collaboration often involves attending interdisciplinary meetings, sharing relevant insights (with client consent), and developing coordinated care plans. This teamwork helps address complex family dynamics and ensures clients receive comprehensive support. Effective communication and a clear understanding of professional boundaries are key to successful collaboration in this role.

What is the difference between Family Life Counseling vs Marriage Counseling?

AspectFamily Life CounselingMarriage Counseling
CredentialsLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), LPC
Work EnvironmentPrivate practices, clinics, community agenciesPrivate practices, clinics, community agencies
FocusFamily dynamics, individual, couples, and family issuesPrimarily on couples and marital issues
UsageBroad family issues, parenting, individual therapySpecific to marriage and couple relationships

Family Life Counseling covers a wide range of family and individual issues, including parenting and personal development, while Marriage Counseling specifically targets relationship and marital problems. Both roles often require similar credentials and work environments, but their focus areas differ.

What is family life counseling?

Family life counseling is a form of therapy that focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening relationships within families. Counselors work with individuals, couples, and families to address challenges such as parenting issues, marital problems, or life transitions. The goal is to foster healthier family dynamics and emotional well-being by providing support, guidance, and strategies tailored to each family's unique needs.
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What states have the most Family Life Counseling jobs?

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Infographic showing various Family Life Counseling job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,857 per year, or $25.9 per hour.

School Based Military Family Life Counselor

Health Readiness Resources, LLC

Honolulu, HI โ€ข On-site

$68K - $106K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Hawaii School Military Family Life Counselor Job Description (MUST BE LICENSED IN THE STATE OF HAWAII):


Join our global force of military school counselors!


Health Readiness Resources is looking for a School Counselor to support the Military Family Life Counseling Program.
A career of purpose—serving our nation’s military children and families—is open for you, an empathetic, supportive, and motivational licensed therapist who can proactively help military children overcome common challenges such as a deployment of a parent, frequent relocation, and emotional management.
Health Readiness Resources partners with the Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) Program to provide highly confidential counseling services and support to military service members and their families. Non-medical counseling is preventive in nature and aims to address and solve issues before they become more harmful problems.


Many people like you, who have behavioral or mental health experience, are finding satisfaction in the non-medical counseling profession. Your education and experience can more effectively help people navigate life’s challenges when you’re not spending long hours completing billing and documentation, filing paperwork, or sitting at a desk all day. The MFLC model emphasizes simple and NO CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION!!


• No insurance to file
• No progress notes
• No treatment plans
• No medication management
• No worrying about state audits etc.


Along with job satisfaction, you will be a part of the force of counseling excellence that makes a meaningful difference for U.S. Service Members and their families! Counselors play a vital role in helping service members and their families with the support services they truly need. Military school children face unique emotional and environmental challenges due to the stress of military life. This is an opportunity for you to reach them where and when you are most needed:


• Support children, classrooms and parents with management and engagement strategies, reminders of appropriate developmental focus, and educational activities.
• Promote creativity and positivity through approved materials and tools.
• Give presentations that build skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Build rapport with parents and families by attending events and creating education and awareness about the importance of counseling services.
• Help military spouses balance military life, careers, education, and parenting.

Become an integral part of the military educational leadership community that shapes our nation’s future. Many MFLCs receive military honors and awards as a gesture of appreciation for the value they bring!
Counseling services are generally preventive in nature and address topics such as living conditions, life skills, relationships at home and work, stress management, adjustment issues, marital problems, parenting, fear, grief, loss and much more. Our counselors use their clinical skills and experience to identify high risk behaviors and assist in referral for ongoing treatment and support.


Responsibilities include:
• Face-to-face counseling to military service members and their families (Individual, Couples, Family, and Children).
• Visibility in assigned school, supporting military-connected students, parents, and staff.
• Recommending appropriate referrals and handoffs based on your experienced differential clinical skills to military and community resources according to the needs of military service members and their families.
• Developing and/or using approved counseling, training and education programs and materials.
• Communicating information regarding trends and issues at assigned school to Team Leads.
• Participating in regular in-service training or other contract activities as assigned.
• Participating in after-school events.


Minimum Requirements:
• A Master’s degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA/PhD)
• Licensure to practice at the independent practice level (LCSW, LMFT, MHC, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist) in the state of Hawaii
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to pass a basic background check for employment, a Child National Agency Check, and Inquiries (CNACI) clearance, commonly called a Public Trust clearance.
While helping America's bravest and their families, MFLC counselors also benefit from:
• Free work-related professional development courses.
• iPad provided for easy digital reporting, with no PII or PHI.
• Reimbursement for job-related license renewal fees.
• Flexible 40-hour work weeks.
• Paid federal holidays.


The Health Readiness Resources Difference for Counselors:
• Enjoy centralized support through a Counseling Center of Excellence that provides best practices, expert speakers, state-of-the-art resources, and evidence-based research that allow MFLC counselors to spend less time on administration and more time with their participants.
• Partnerships with the military, United States government and academic institutions allow you to work on new and emerging trends such as public health-based intervention models and optimization of the behavioral healthcare continuum.


Pay Range:
Pay Range $ 68,000- $106,000


The Health Readiness Resources pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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