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Fayetteville, North Carolina

Special Operations Licensed Mental Health Counselor (On-Site) (AFSOC GSU/Southern Pines, NC)

LPC / LMHCFull-Time

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Special Operations Licensed Mental Health Counselor (On-Site) (AFSOC GSU/Southern Pines, NC)

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We are actively recruiting for multiple Licensed Mental Health Counselors to support our Nation’s Special Operation Forces and their families, through the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program. In these roles we are looking for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to work within a unit, on-site, as a Behavioral Health Counselor. Locations include Hurlburt / Duke Field, FL; Cannon AFB, NM.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Implementing policies, conducts screenings, clinical counseling and case management services, and prevention programming.

Serve as a point of contact for behavioral health services for active-duty Special Operations personnel, retired military members, their families, and others as authorized by DoD policy.

Provide a spectrum of behavioral health interventions, including interviewing, behavioral assessment, and evidenced-based therapies in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and neuropsychological disorders using the following skills: individual, family and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, alcohol and drug treatment evaluations.

Plan, develop and implement programs designed to foster positive healthy relationships within the family structure and unit connectedness.

Promote and maintain communication and harmonious working relationships within the unit, POTFF program, and other DoD and outside agencies.

  • Education, Credentialing, Certification, Experience and Clearance requirements:
  • Master’s Degree in one of the behavioral sciences and able to meet Credentialing and Privileging standards.

LMFT Requirements Must Include One of the Following

Master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), or

A qualifying graduate degree in an allied mental health field from a regionally accredited education institution in conjunction with a program of marriage and family therapy study that is equivalent to the COAMFTE standards as defined by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Must possess a clinical membership credential issued by the AAMFT.

LPC Requirements

Passed the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE) or an examination determined by the Director, Defense Health Agency or designee as equal in scope, intent, and content to the NCMHCE.

Master’s or higher-level degree from a mental health counseling program of education and training accredited for Mental Health Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs; and

Post-master’s degree counseling practice qualifying for independent licensure. Two years of post-graduate experience in various modalities and skill to provide individual, group, couples, and family treatment/counseling.

Must have a current state license to practice independently as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top-Secret Clearance

Shall have and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) as required for credentialing at servicing medical treatment facilities.

Must possess a license for independent practice as either a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or a Licensed Professional Counselor from a U.S. state, territory, or district.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor will provide clinical counseling, case management, and behavioral health interventions for Special Operations personnel and their families. They are responsible for implementing prevention programs and conducting screenings to support the unit's mental health and family well-being.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavioral science and possess a current independent license as an LMFT or LPC. Applicants must also have at least two years of post-graduate clinical experience and the ability to obtain a Secret or Top-Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Group therapyCrisis interventionTreatment planningMental health screeningNeuropsychological disorder evaluationInterpersonal communication

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 50% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Counseling market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · above average in mental health counselor (lmhc)ranked against 209 Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedCounseling median $74k (middle half $60k–$80k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counseling listings in North Carolina12 active372 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 50% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 16% offer loan repayment476 active listings, Nov 2026
Counseling pay trend−8.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (209 Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Special Operations Licensed Mental Health Counselor (On-Site) (AFSOC GSU/Southern Pines, NC) at KBR a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) — ranked against 209 active Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs
401k / retirement match
88% this job
Loan repayment
25%
CME allowance
19%
PSLF eligible
16%
Sign-on bonus
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 7.2
Better work-life than 70% of Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 209 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About KBR

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Benefits & Perks

401K plan with company match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Flexible spending account
Disability insurance

Living in Fayetteville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,362/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.0
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Fayetteville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.