Lead EAP Counselor
Listed compensation
$85k-$95k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Koniag Operations Services, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Lead EAP Counselor to support KOS and our government customer in Bethesda, MD. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
Position is Full Time, Monday through Friday.
Requirements/Qualifications
Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field is required
Licensed by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Health Hygiene, or a comparable department in the state where practicing, as a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) or a Licensed Certified Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Minimum of two years of postgraduate employment providing clinical counseling in a mental health setting; at least one year of experience in the EAP field is preferred
Must have evidence of experience and skills in clinical triage, short-term counseling, supervisory consultations, crisis management, critical incident stress debriefing, training, outreach activities, and referrals to community resources
Must remain telework-ready in the event of unexpected government closures including maintaining VPN capabilities and government-issued equipment
Must be able to pass government background investigation
Duties and Expectations
Serves as an Employee Assistance Program consultant with principal responsibility for guiding the work of the contract EAP consultants
Receives technical direction in EAP matters from the government's federal EAP manager
Ensures That Standard Operating Procedures Are Followed
Ensures that federal partners (the federal EAP manager or physicians, as appropriate) are consulted on clinically complex questions
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions.
KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit koniag-gs.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
Key Responsibilities
The Lead EAP Counselor serves as an Employee Assistance Program consultant responsible for guiding the work of contract EAP consultants. They ensure standard operating procedures are followed and consult with federal partners on clinically complex questions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work or counseling and possess an LCSW-C or LCPC license. A minimum of two years of postgraduate clinical counseling experience is required, with at least one year in the EAP field preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Employee Assistance Program Counseling — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 50% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$86k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All counselor listings in Maryland | 389 active | 12,811 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% remote · 50% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland counselor listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 8% offer loan repayment389 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Counselor pay trend (all specialties) | −1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead EAP Counselor at Koniag Government Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Employee Assistance Program Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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