Top-Secret Licensed Clinical Counselor / Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor

About the role

We are seeking a highly qualified and compassionate Licensed Clinical Counselor / Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor to provide confidential counseling, crisis intervention, and employee assistance services in support of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) workforce. The successful candidate will deliver short‑term counseling, conduct assessments, respond to critical incidents, provide resiliency training, and support employee well‑being while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism. This position requires an experienced behavioral health professional who can work independently in a secure government environment while collaborating with government leadership, EAP personnel, and community resources to support employee health and mission readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential, short‑term counseling services (up to six sessions per presenting issue) to NGA Government employees through scheduled and walk‑in appointments.
• Deliver counseling in areas including workplace and career concerns, emotional and mental health, relationship and family dynamics, work‑life integration, and health and wellness.
• Conduct clinical assessments and crisis interventions as appropriate.
• Screen clients for substance‑use disorders and coordinate referrals to treatment services when necessary.
• Assist clients in identifying community resources and long‑term treatment options when needs exceed the scope of short‑term counseling.
• Respond rapidly to urgent, emergent, and critical incidents requiring on‑site EAP intervention.
• Report all urgent and emergency situations to the Government Point of Contact (GPOC) and/or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in accordance with established procedures.
• Provide single‑session consultations and referral guidance to contractor and military personnel experiencing immediate concerns.
• Support critical incident stress management and employee recovery efforts following workplace events.
• Develop and deliver seminars, briefings, workshops, and presentations on mental health awareness, resiliency and stress management, work‑life integration, employee wellness, and other workforce well‑being topics.
• Support organizational initiatives that promote employee resilience and mission effectiveness.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health discipline from an accredited institution.
• Current, unrestricted state licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional clinical counseling experience.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in clinical assessment and crisis intervention.
• Strong short‑term counseling and case management skills.
• Knowledge of substance‑use screening, intervention, and referral practices.
• Thorough understanding of confidentiality requirements and mandatory disclosure obligations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience presenting information to groups, workshops, or training audiences.
• Current professional liability (malpractice) insurance.
• Ability to successfully complete primary‑source verification of licensure and degree, employment verification, and professional reference checks.
• Membership in good standing with the professional organization most appropriate to professional credentials.

Desired Skills

• Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Previous Employee Assistance Program (EAP) experience.
• Experience supporting federal government, Department of Defense, or Intelligence Community personnel.
• Experience with critical incident stress management and post‑incident debriefing.
• Experience delivering resiliency, wellness, and mental health training programs to groups and organizations.

Security Clearance

Active TS clearance with SCI or SCI eligibility.

Benefits and Programs

• Three robust individual and family medical plans, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option.
• Two tiers of dental coverage and vision insurance.
• Life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• Paid time off.
• B&A‑sponsored trainings and certifications.
• Pet insurance benefits.
• Commuter transit benefits.
• Free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).
• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution.
• B&A Cares program: 30/60/90‑day wellness check‑ins, personal development, financial management, and stress‑management seminars.
• Formal mentorship program, job shadowing, and cross‑training opportunities.
• Brand Ambassador program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access to counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more.
• Monthly team‑building events.
• Annual wellness challenges such as #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A.

More About B&A

B&A serves a diverse client base that includes federal, state, and local government agencies, the private sector, and higher education institutions. Notable clients include the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, and U.S. Navy. The company is committed to community involvement, supporting initiatives such as Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, and Hope for Henry Foundation events. B&A has been recognized as a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient and was nominated for the Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce.