Marriage and Family Counselor
LEIDOS, INC.
Apply to this jobLeidos Health & Services Sector is seeking a Marriage and Family Counselor to provide referral services and expert consultation on various Employee Assistance Program and work/life issues for the government customer’s staff and contractor personnel. This is a very rewarding and challenging opportunity supporting our Military and Intelligence men and women and the challenges they face.
Work will be on site in either Chantilly, VA or McLean, VA *location to be determined by staffing need.
Leidos will consider sponsoring qualified individuals towards gaining the Top Secret/SCI with Poly security clearance required for this position.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Evaluate, diagnose and treat psychological, behavioral and mental health issues related to families, couples or marriages, to include providing guidance and mediation to help address issues within a family unit
Address problems independently and autonomously, formulate and implement a treatment plan using treatment modalities for individuals and families, including documenting and briefing clinical findings.
Provide evidence-based brief psychotherapy, and consult with management and other medical staff.
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or social work.
Completion of 2,000 to 4,000 supervised clinical hours, typically acquired through a practicum or internship.
State licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
3 years of post-licensure/certification experience
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) experience
US Citizenship required
Top Secret with SCI polygraph clearance OR candidates that are willing to go through the process of obtaining the clearance may be considered.
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Original Posting:
June 15, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Summary
Provide mental health counseling, diagnosis, treatment plans, and consult on family, couples, and mental health issues.
Job title
Marriage and Family Counselor
Experience level
3+ years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
On site in McLean, VA or Chantilly, VA, remote not allowed
Salary
$92k–$167k
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
McLean, VA, USA
Chantilly, VA, USA