Behavioral Health Counselor - Norfolk, VA
Company: Msccn
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
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Behavioral Health Counselor Norfolk, VA 23502, USA Pay or shift
range: $85,000 USD to $130,000 USD The posted range is the
estimated budget amount for this position. Final offers are based
on various factors, including level of position, skill set,
experience, qualifications, location, internal equity, and other
job-related reasons. The company is seeking Behavioral Health
Counselors to provide non-medical, solution-focused counseling
services under a federal government contract. Services are
preventive in nature including goal-oriented counseling sessions to
help with stress management and coping strategies, support during
life transitions (e.g., relocation, school changes, family
adjustments), communication and relationship skill-building,
assessment of needs and referral to medical or clinical providers
when appropriate. These services are solution-focused and designed
to strengthen resilience, readiness, and overall well-being. This
position supports a structured program operating out of your own
in-clinic environment or specific community-based and office
settings. This role requires professionalism, adaptability, and
adherence to federal guidelines and contract requirements. The
company is experiencing rapid growth and is actively expanding our
provider network. Primary Responsibilities: Deliver face-to-face,
non-medical counseling services to eligible participants in
accordance with contract requirements Provide brief,
solution-focused interventions addressing life transitions such as
relocation, school changes, deployment-related adjustments, and
family stressors Conduct outreach activities, psychoeducational
briefings, workshops, and group discussions Assess participant
needs and provide appropriate referrals to medical, clinical, or
community resources when issues exceed the scope of non-medical
counseling Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance
with contract standards and reporting requirements Establish and
maintain a visible, professional presence within assigned
government or community sites Identify and communicate program
trends, systemic concerns, and service delivery issues to program
leadership Participate in required training, quality assurance
activities, and professional development in accordance with
contract standards Required Qualifications: Master’s degree or
higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family
Therapy, or a related behavioral health discipline with a minimum
of 1 year of relevant experience. Current, active, unrestricted,
and independent clinical license in good standing issued by a U.S.
state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory (e.g., LCSW,
LPC/LPCC, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist), meeting all applicable
state practice requirements and scope-of-practice standards. U.S.
citizenship (required for federal contract compliance) Ability to
successfully pass all required background investigations and meet
credentialing requirements, including verifying licensure,
certifications, education, work history, and payer-specific
documentation. Ability to meet physical and environmental demands
of community-based service delivery Additional Information: Work
Environment & Physical Requirements Appointments will vary between
1 to 12 appointment sessions per examinee. Services provided in a
combination of indoor and outdoor environments, including
government facilities, offices, and community locations May require
walking extended distances, navigating stairs or uneven terrain,
and working in varying weather conditions When serving children,
extended periods of sitting on the floor may be required Compliance
& Professional Standards: Adherence to federal contract guidelines,
ethical standards, and confidentiality requirements Commitment to
maintaining professional boundaries and operating within the
defined scope of non-medical counseling services Ability to operate
independently while representing the contracting organization in a
professional manner Certificates/Security Clearances/Other Current,
active, unrestricted, and independent clinical license in good
standing issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a
U.S. territory (e.g., LCSW, LPC/LPCC, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist),
meeting all applicable state practice requirements and
scope-of-practice standards.
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