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QTC Management
New Bern, North Carolina

Behavioral Health Counselor - New Bern, NC

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$130k

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Posted 6mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

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 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 New Bern, NC.

Primary 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

Required Qualifications

  • 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

Additional 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 locations
  • May require walking extended distances, navigating stairs or uneven terrain, and working in varying weather conditions
  • When serving children, extended periods of sitting on the floor may be required

Compliance & Professional Standards

  • Adherence to federal contract guidelines, ethical standards, and confidentiality requirements
  • Commitment to maintaining professional boundaries and operating within the defined scope of non-medical counseling services
  • Ability to operate independently while representing the contracting organization in a professional manner

About Leidos QTC Medical Services, Inc.

Leidos QTC Medical Services, Inc., operating under the brand name Leidos QTC Health Services, collaborates closely with government and non-government customers to address current and future program needs within the health services domain. In coordination with the PCs, 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 annually.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. As a result, we offer meaningful and engaging careers to support you and your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

Leidos QTC Health Services is a VEVRAA Federal contractor. Leidos QTC Health Services and each of its affiliated PCs are Equal Opportunity Employers. We have an ongoing commitment to affirmative action and the creation of a workplace free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation.

We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, people with disabilities protected under law, and protected veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves delivering face-to-face, non-medical, solution-focused counseling sessions addressing life stressors and transitions, while also conducting outreach and psychoeducational activities. Counselors must assess participant needs and provide appropriate referrals when issues exceed the scope of non-medical support, ensuring accurate documentation per contract standards.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree or higher in a relevant behavioral health discipline with at least one year of experience, along with a current, active, unrestricted clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT). U.S. citizenship is required for federal contract compliance, and applicants must pass required background investigations.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Life Transitions SupportCommunication SkillsNeeds AssessmentReferral CoordinationResilience BuildingProgram Adherence

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

QTC Management holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 31 active listings.

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 15.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
36%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 30% of Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 308 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New Bern

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$282k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,590/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About QTC Management

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health and wellness programs
Income protection
Paid leave
Retirement benefits