Behavioral Health Counselor Stf FTE

Leidos QTC Health Services•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

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 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 rapidly growing and we are looking to expand our network. We are seeking individuals who are based and/or interested in working in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health discipline with a minimum of 5 years 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