Behavioral Health Counselors

Do you crave a career that truly makes an impact in people’s lives? Do you thrive on problem-solving and finding solutions? Join a dedicated, tight-knit team that creates an immediate and meaningful impact every day.
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 while maintaining your independence as an independent contractor, part-time or full-time employment opportunities.
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 programoperatingout of your own in-clinic environment or specificcommunity-basedand office settings. This rolerequires 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, the following locations: China Lake, CA; NAS Lemoore, CA; El Paso, TX; Norfolk, VA; Hinesville, GA; New Bern, NC; and Jacksonville, NC.
Primary

Responsibilities:
Deliver face-to-face, non-medical counseling services to eligible participantsin accordance withcontract requirementsProvide brief, solution-focused interventions addressing life transitions such as relocation, school changes, deployment-related adjustments, and family stressorsConduct outreach activities, psychoeducational briefings, workshops, and group discussionsAssess participant needs and provideappropriate referralsto medical, clinical, or community resources when issues exceed the scope of non-medical counselingMaintainaccurateandtimelydocumentation in compliance with contract standards and reporting requirementsEstablish andmaintaina visible, professional presence within assigned government or community sitesIdentifyand communicate program trends, systemic concerns, and service delivery issues to program leadershipParticipate in requiredtraining, quality assurance activities, and professional developmentin accordance withcontract standardsRequired

Qualifications:
Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health disciplineCurrent, 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 (requiredfor federal contract compliance)Ability to successfully pass all required background investigationsandmeet credentialing requirements, including verifying licensure, certifications, education, work history, and payer-specific documentation.
Ability to meet physical and environmental demands of community-based service deliveryAdditional Information:Work Environment & Physical

Requirements:
Appointments will vary between 1 to 12 appointment sessions per examinee.
Services provided in a combination of indoor and outdoor environments, including government facilities,offices, and community locationsMay require walking extended distances, navigating stairs or uneven terrain, and working in varying weather conditionsWhen serving children, extended periods of sitting on the floor may berequiredCompliance & Professional Standards:Adherence to federal contract guidelines, ethical standards, and confidentiality requirementsCommitment tomaintainingprofessional boundaries andoperatingwithin the defined scope of non-medical counseling servicesAbility to operate independently while representing the contracting organization in a professional mannerAbout Leidos QTC Health ServicesLeidos QTC Health Services collaborates closely with government and non-government customers to address current and future program needs within the health services domain. We specialize in disability-focused medical examinations, independent medical exams and review services, occupational health services, diagnostic testing, and case management solutions. As innovators, we focus on advancing technologies that improve service delivery, with a particular emphasis on enhancing accessibility for examinees in rural communities. With a proven track record of continuous improvement and steady growth, we now handle over 2 million appointments annu