Golden Key Group

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EAP Counselor

ID
2026-3421
Category
Human Resources
Type
Full Time
Clearance
TS/SCI w/ CI Poly
Location
US-VA-

About GKG

With a passion for excellence, Golden Key Group (GKG) helps clients solve their strategic, organizational, and operational challenges to better meet their mission demands.  We have serviced more than 25 Federal departments and agencies and several large commercial companies since our inception in 2002.

 

Golden Key Group's talented professionals, combined with our strategic partners, bring a depth of commercial and government experience and expertise.  We are relentless in delivering the highest levels of services to provide tangible value and create sustainable results for our clients.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Employee Assistance Program Counselor to provide confidential counseling, assessment, referral, and wellness services supporting employees of a federal intelligence agency in Springfield, Virginia.

 

The EAP Counselor will assist employees with workplace and career concerns, emotional and mental health needs, relationship dynamics, work-life integration, and overall health and wellness. This position requires an experienced, compassionate professional who can assess individual needs, provide short-term counseling, identify potential substance-use concerns, and connect employees with appropriate treatment and community resources.

 

Position expected to start early 2027.

 

Locatin: Springfield, VA

 

This position is being recruited in support of potential future contract awards, and qualified candidates may be considered for upcoming opportunities supporting federal government clients.

 

Responsibilities

  • Provide confidential short-term counseling and consultation services to eligible employees
  • Counsel individuals regarding workplace and career concerns, emotional and mental health, relationship dynamics, work-life integration, and health and wellness
  • Conduct initial assessments to identify presenting concerns and determine appropriate services
  • Screen for substance-use disorders and other behavioral health concerns
  • Provide treatment referrals and connect employees with appropriate clinical or community resources
  • Offer crisis support and intervention within the scope of the Employee Assistance Program
  • Help employees develop practical strategies for managing stress, workplace challenges, interpersonal concerns, and personal transitions
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case documentation
  • Protect employee privacy and comply with all applicable ethical, contractual, and regulatory requirements
  • Coordinate with EAP leadership and authorized customer representatives while preserving appropriate clinical boundaries and confidentiality
  • Provide educational resources and wellness support based on workforce needs
  • Complete assigned tasks and deliverables in accordance with contract performance requirements
  • Maintain current professional licensure and complete required continuing education

 

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph
  • Current, unrestricted state license as one of the following:
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Psychologist
  • Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience
  • Experience providing counseling, behavioral health assessments, and treatment referrals
  • Knowledge of substance-use screening, mental health concerns, crisis response, and community resources
  • Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and maintain strict confidentiality
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, documentation, and case-management skills
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse professional and personal backgrounds
  • Ability to work full-time on-site in Springfield, Virginia

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience providing Employee Assistance Program services
  • Experience supporting federal government or Intelligence Community personnel
  • Training in crisis intervention, substance-use assessment, trauma-informed care, or workplace mental health
  • Familiarity with the challenges associated with high-security, high-stress, or mission-focused work environments
  • Experience delivering employee wellness briefings, workshops, or educational programs

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Golden Key Group, LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fair and lawful employment practices. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to fostering a workplace where employees are recognized for their initiative, skills, experience, excellence, and dedication, all within an environment free from unlawful discrimination. By adhering to merit-based hiring practices, clear policies, and professional standards, we ensure that every employee has the opportunity to thrive and make meaningful contributions to the company’s success.


Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision

Golden Key Group, LLC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.


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By submitting your resume and expressing interest in this position, you expressly authorize Golden Key Group (GKG) to share your resume and any personal information contained within it with its subsidiaries, affiliates, and teaming partners for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this role, as well as other available positions requiring comparable skills, education, and experience. Should GKG, its affiliates, or teaming partners determine that your qualifications align with an opportunity, you may be contacted to initiate pre-employment discussions and will be required to complete an official employment application and any related employment documentation as part of the hiring process.