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Liberty, North Carolina

Special Operations Mental Health Counselor (Fort Bragg,NC)

LPC / LMHCFull-Time

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Job Description

Title

  • Special Operations Mental Health Counselor (Fort Bragg, NC)
  • Job Posting Description

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We are actively recruiting a Licensed Mental Health Counselor to support our Nation’s Special Operation Forces and their families, through the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program. In this role we are looking for a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to work within a unit, on-site, as a Mental Health Counselor.

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 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.

Standard Company Requirements

  • Must comply with Safety, Health and Environmental plan, policies and procedures.
  • Must comply with the Quality Assurance plan, policies and procedures.
  • Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
  • Responsible for completing all required training.
  • Perform other assignments and duties, as required.

Desired Qualifications/Experience

Candidate has previous military background/experience.

KBR Benefits

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

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 behavioral health interventions, including clinical counseling, screenings, and case management for Special Operations personnel and their families. They will also develop and implement programs to foster positive family relationships and unit connectedness.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavioral science and possess a current state license as an LMFT or LPC. Additionally, they must have at least two years of post-graduate 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

Individual psychotherapyCrisis interventionMental health screeningNeuropsychological disorder evaluationTreatment planningBehavioral health intervention

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

What does the Mental Health Counseling market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedMental Health Counseling median $58k (middle half $54k–$60k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Counseling listings in North Carolina21 active778 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
New Mental Health Counseling listings332 in the last 30 days211 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Counseling pay trend−2.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Counselor Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

41 jobs · 33 employers
13
<$60k
12
$60k-75k
6
$75k-90k
6
$90k-105k
4
$105k+

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%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$115k-$120k
#2

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

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$115k-$120k
#3

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT)

$80k-$115k
#4

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT)

$80k-$115k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 777 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Liberty

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$289k
Median resident rent
$742/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Greensboro-High Point, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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