Behavioral Health Counselor - Hampton Roads
About The Position
Join a mission-driven team delivering impactful, non-medical counseling services supporting multiple government contracts. Enjoy flexible scheduling, meaningful work, and the opportunity to make a difference with part-time or full-time employment opportunities. Leidos QTC Medical Services, Inc., operating under the brand name Leidos QTC Health Services, is seeking Behavioral Health Counselors to provide non-medical, solution-focused counseling services under a federal government contract. Services are preventive in nature including goal-oriented counseling sessions to help with stress management and coping strategies, support during life transitions (e.g., relocation, school changes, family adjustments), communication and relationship skill-building, assessment of needs and referral to medical or clinical providers when appropriate. These services are solution-focused and designed to strengthen resilience, readiness, and overall well-being. This position supports a structured program operating out of your own in-clinic environment or specific community-based and office settings. This role requires professionalism, adaptability, and adherence to federal guidelines and contract requirements. LQTC is experiencing rapid growth and is actively expanding our provider network. We are currently seeking individuals who are based in, or interested in working in Norfolk, VA (Hampton Roads region/metropolitan area).
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
- Current, active, unrestricted, and independent clinical license in good standing issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory (e.g., LCSW, LPC/LPCC, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist), meeting all applicable state practice requirements and scope-of-practice standards.
- U.S. citizenship (required for federal contract compliance)
- Ability to successfully pass all required background investigations and meet credentialing requirements, including verifying licensure, certifications, education, work history, and payer-specific documentation.
- Ability to meet physical and environmental demands of community-based service delivery
Responsibilities
- Deliver face-to-face, non-medical counseling services to eligible participants in accordance with contract requirements
- Provide brief, solution-focused interventions addressing life transitions such as relocation, school changes, deployment-related adjustments, and family stressors
- Conduct outreach activities, psychoeducational briefings, workshops, and group discussions
- Assess participant needs and provide appropriate referrals to medical, clinical, or community resources when issues exceed the scope of non-medical counseling
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with contract standards and reporting requirements
- Establish and maintain a visible, professional presence within assigned government or community sites
- Identify and communicate program trends, systemic concerns, and service delivery issues to program leadership
- Participate in required training, quality assurance activities, and professional development in accordance with contract standards
Benefits
- Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
