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The Adult Military and Family Life Counselor (Adult-MFLC) position offers a unique opportunity to serve a vital role, in providing non-medical support, which includes counseling, consultation, and ...

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As of Jun 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for life counselor in the United States is $23.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Life Counselors often work closely with a network of professionals, such as therapists, social workers, and healthcare providers, to ensure their clients receive comprehensive support. They may participate in case meetings, share relevant observations (while maintaining client confidentiality), and coordinate care plans to address various aspects of a client’s well-being. This collaborative approach helps Life Counselors provide more holistic guidance and ensures clients are connected to the most appropriate resources for their unique needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Life Counselor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Life Counselor, you need a background in psychology or counseling, active listening, problem-solving skills, and usually a relevant degree or certification in counseling. Familiarity with assessment tools, case management software, and counseling frameworks is often required. Strong empathy, nonjudgmental communication, and the ability to build rapport help clients feel supported and understood. These skills and qualities are crucial for effectively guiding clients through personal challenges and promoting positive life changes.

What are Life Counselors?

Life Counselors are professionals who help individuals navigate personal challenges, set goals, and improve their overall well-being. They provide guidance, support, and advice on a wide range of issues such as relationships, career choices, stress management, and personal growth. Life Counselors typically use counseling techniques, active listening, and motivational strategies to empower clients to make positive changes in their lives. Their work is client-centered, focusing on helping people achieve their fullest potential and overcome obstacles.
Infographic showing various Life Counselor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Full Time, 70% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 23% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,812 per year, or $23.5 per hour.
Military Family Life Counselor - (Adult)

Military Family Life Counselor - (Adult)

Leidos

Point, TX • On-site

$59K - $106K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 21 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Provide face-to-face non-medical counseling to military service members and their families, including individuals, couples, and families.

  • Observe, participate, and engage in activities with service members and their families, offering coaching, guidance, and support to installation staff and modeling behavior management techniques.

  • Offer presentations to service members, military families, and leadership at military-connected events.


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8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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Job description

Leidos is hiring licensed behavioral health professionals to join our Adult Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) team to support PT Magu in California.

Join the mission to support U.S. military service members and their families as they work through important military life adjustments while serving their country. The Adult Military and Family Life Counselor (Adult-MFLC) position offers a unique opportunity to serve a vital role, in providing non-medical support, which includes counseling, consultation, and outreach, to service members, military family members and eligible staff. Non-medical counseling is preventive in nature and aims to address and provide solution focused approaches to issues before they become greater challenges.

Service members, spouses and family members 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.

Adult-MFLC responsibilities include:

  • Face-to-face counseling to military service members and their families (individuals, couples, and families).

  • Observe, participate, and engage in activities with service members, military spouses and families; provide coaching, guidance and support to installation staff; and model behavior management techniques for staff and military family members.

  • Offer presentations to service members, military families, and military leadership at military-connect events.

  • Promote creativity and positivity through approved materials.

  • Build rapport with parents and families by attending installation and community events.

  • Help with transition adjustments, such as a new school and a new home.

  • Participate in regular in-service training or other contract activities as assigned.

  • Communicate information regarding trends and issues at assigned installation to Team Leads.

Adult-MFLC will also benefit from:

  • No insurance to file.

  • No progress notes required.

  • No treatment plans to develop.

  • iPad provided for easy digital reporting, with no PII or PHI.

  • Paid federal holidays.

  • Free and unlimited behavioral healthcare training.

  • Reimbursement for job-related license renewal fees.

  • Eligibility to participate in 401K retirement plan.

  • Centralized support through a Counseling Center of Excellence that provides best practices, expert speakers, and state-of-the-art resources.

Additional Job Duties May Include:

  • Responding to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation

  • Traversing long distances to both indoor and outdoor locations, to maneuver through rugged, outdoor, or uneven locations (ascend/descend), and work in outdoor weather.

  • Travelling to locations outside of a military base in a variety of physical environments.

  • Due to the nature of working on military installations or related worksites, counselors may need to comply with various site-specific requirements to work at designated locations.

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, MFT, LPCC, Psychologist) in the US.

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

  • Must be able to pass a basic background check for employment, a Child National Agency Check, and Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) clearance, commonly called a Public Trust clearance.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:June 3, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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Headquarters location

Reston, VA, US

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