Behavioral Health Technician – Active Secret Clearance Required

Maximus

Behavioral Health Technician supporting Special Operations Forces personnel and families through counseling, therapy, assessment, and case management. Delivering cleared behavioral health services and readiness support remotely for Maximus.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $59,100 - $124,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing behavioral healthcare, counseling, and clinical support services, with a focus on military personnel and their families. Proficient in conducting assessments, applying evidence-based therapies, and managing treatment adherence while ensuring compliance with credentialing standards.

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LCSW Or LMSW LicenseBehavioral AssessmentEvidence-Based TherapiesCase ManagementMilitary Behavioral Health Experience

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Hard Skills

Behavioral HealthcareCounselingClinical Support ServicesApplied ResearchIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyCouples TherapyAlcohol And Drug Treatment EvaluationsTreatment Adherence AssessmentSymptom Inventory Assessment

Soft Skills

Team SupervisionProblem-SolvingCollaborationCommunicationClient Education

Tools & Technologies

Client RegistryDocumentation SystemsValidated Symptom Inventories

Certifications & Qualifications

LCSWLMSWU.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Special Operations ForcesMilitary Treatment FacilityDefense Health AgencyPTSDCombat StressInterdisciplinary Clinical Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide behavioral healthcare, counseling, case management, and clinical support services for Special Operations Forces personnel and their families
Support the psychological, social, and operational readiness of Service Members
Attend professional, quality improvement, staff, commander’s staff, and other required meetings
Conduct USSOCOM/POTFF-approved applied research and clinical investigations
Apply interviewing, behavioral assessment, and evidence-based therapies in evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment
Provide individual, family, group, and couples therapy, plus alcohol and drug treatment evaluations
Consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders, and school districts
Participate in military-specific training and activities, including pre- and post-deployment screening, PTSD, and combat stress activities
Contact referred clients to assess treatment adherence
Use validated symptom inventories to assess symptom severity
Assess treatment-adherence barriers and help clients problem-solve solutions
Educate clients about mental health conditions and treatment regimens
Maintain client information in a client registry
Staff difficult cases with referring providers, behavioral health consultants, and psychiatry consultants
Perform case management functions
Provide clinical supervision of unlicensed providers or trainees, as applicable
Maintain required documentation in approved systems and support program requirements
Supervise a team of employees and cultivate a high-performance team
Ensure adequate staff coverage for the assigned program area
Serve as a subject matter expert for an identified program knowledge area
Ensure the assigned team meets contract requirements and individual SLAs
Identify improvement and efficiency opportunities with contract management and shared services
Attend client and stakeholder meetings as needed
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, technical training, or relevant experience in lieu of degree
Minimum of two years of related experience
Current LCSW or LMSW with license valid in the state of practice is required
Must meet credentialing and privileging standards under Defense Health Agency-Procedures Manual 6025.13
Experience in brief behavioral interventions
Minimum of two years of peer-reviewable clinical work experience in a mental health setting
U.S. citizenship required
Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance required, or eligibility to obtain and maintain one as required for contract performance
Position is pending upon contract award
Experience working in a government setting, such as DoW or Department of Veterans Affairs Military Treatment Facility, preferred
Experience supporting military, Special Operations, behavioral health, or human performance environments preferred
Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary clinical teams, commanders, and operational leadership preferred
Reliable high-speed internet service: minimum 20 Mbps download/50 Mbps for shared connectivity and 5 Mbps upload
Private and secure workspace
Must meet applicable credentialing and privileging standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work/life balance support and flexible arrangements
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans
Partially funded HSA
Life Insurance
Discounts on Auto, Home, Renters, and Pet Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
PTO
Paid holidays
Extended sick leave
Short and Long Term Disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee recognition platform
Tuition Reimbursement opportunities
Employee discounts and additional employee-only benefits
Wellness programs and resources
Training programs, workshops, conferences, and ongoing learning opportunities
Maximus covers costs associated with renewing required licenses and certifications
Company-issued computer equipment
Work-from-home arrangement