Marriage and Family Counselor

Leidos

Marriage and Family Counselor at Leidos, providing referral services and expert consultation for employee assistance programs. Supporting military and intelligence personnel with mental health challenges.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeChantilly • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,300 - $166,850 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate, diagnose and treat psychological, behavioral and mental health issues related to families, couples or marriages
Provide 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

psychotherapytreatment planningclinical documentationbehavioral assessmentevidence-based practicesmediationdiagnosismental health treatmentfamily therapycouples therapy

Soft Skills

autonomycommunicationproblem-solvingguidanceconsultationinterpersonal skillscollaborationempathyleadershiporganizational skills

Certifications

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family TherapyState licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Top Secret clearanceSCI polygraph clearance