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Employee Assistance CounselorDepartment of JusticeFederal Bureau of InvestigationPrintShareSaveSummaryAre you a skilled counselor passionate about making a difference? The FBI is hiring exceptional therapists and clinicians to provide confidential support to employees and their families. In this role, you'll deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health programs that strengthen resilience, foster well-being, and build a supportive culture within the world's premier law enforcement agency. Join us to support those who protect our nation Learn more about this agencySummaryAre you a skilled counselor passionate about making a difference? The FBI is hiring exceptional therapists and clinicians to provide confidential support to employees and their families. In this role, you'll deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health programs that strengthen resilience, foster well-being, and build a supportive culture within the world's premier law enforcement agency. Join us to support those who protect our nation Learn more about this agencyOverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates05/11/2026 to 05/26/2026 Salary$75,706 - $117,034 per yearSalary listed above is the Base rate for employees on the GS pay scale. A complete list of Pay Tables with locality pay can be found on OPM.gov. Pay scale & grade GS 12 - 13LocationsMany vacancies in the following locations:Los Angeles, CASan Francisco, CADetroit, MIMinneapolis, MN Show morefewer locations (5)Newark, NJNew York, NYCleveland, OHQuantico, VAWinchester, VA Remote jobNo Telework eligibleNo Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanent Work scheduleFull-time ServiceExceptedPromotion potential13Job family (Series)
Supervisory statusNo Security clearanceDrug testYes Financial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberDESTIMP-12959690-26-VL Control number 868815500This job is open toClarification from the agencyAll U.S. Citizens.DutiesGS-12:

Provide supportive counseling for employees, family members, and task force officers experiencing a wide range of problems characterized by feelings of distress, impaired work performance, health, finances, and/or social well-being issues.
Assist employees and supervisors resolve work related problems and monitors employees' progress to assist in long-term recovery efforts.
Provide internal and external referrals to clients.
Develop and present a variety of psycho-educational topics to a non-clinical audience.
Respond to national and local crisis events.
Provide after-hours and on-call support as needed.

GS-13 (In addition to the above):

Serve at HQ/Field Office as a clinical mental health professional in the EAP as assigned and as a technical advisor to executive management.
Provide training and guidance to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Coordinators/Counselors.
Develop and delivers training on mental health and wellness topics.
Provide management consultations.

RequirementsConditions of employment

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Some Travel Required.
Transcripts are required if qualifying under A and/or B of the Basic Requirements.
Must submit a copy of current state clinical mental health independent practice license in psychology, social work, psychiatrist, professional counseling or a clinical independent practice license from a closely allied mental health field with demonstrated substance abuse experience.
Add your state license number and type to your resume.

QualificationsIn addition to meeting the BASIC REQUIREMENTS below, applicants must also meet the specialized experience (SE) requirements as described below. In order for you to qualify based on Specialized Experience (SE), you must possess the SE below for the various GS levels. Please ensure all specialized experience can be identified in your resume.GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

Experience interpreting federal laws, regulations and directives governing operations of employee assistance counseling programs.
Experience providing short-term interventions and resources referral assistance to federal employees and their families seeking help with challenges related to mental health and/or substance abuse, emotional, gambling, marital, family relations, financial, work-related issues, stress, grief/loss or other personal problems.
Experience providing educational material to the level and interests of the audience and experience leading lectures, training seminars, and discussion groups.

GS-13: In addition to the above, applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-12 level, as defined below:

Experience providing diagnosing and treating a variety of psychological illnesses and personality disorders, dual diagnosis and maladaptive behaviors.
Experience providing educational material to the level and interests of the audience and ability to communicate such material effectively in forums such as lectures, training seminars, and discussion groups.
Experience with consulting and advising management and healthcare professionals on complex employee performance and behavioral concerns and sensitive issues such as psychological, physiological and sociological aspects of alcoholism and other addictions and with the prevailing modes of treatment and rehabilitation.

Desired SkillsDesired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants. Desired Skills are:GS-12: Two years of full-time experience after obtaining license. (Two-five years of experience post independent licensure).
GS-13: One year of full-time experience at the GS-13. (Five years of experience post independent licensure).EducationPlease see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section below for Educational requirements.Additional information

The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.

Expand Hide additional informationCandidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.Benefits

Employee Assistance Counselor

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