EAP Counselor II, Day Shift, Lifework Strategies

Adventist HealthCare•Gaithersburg, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Adventist HealthCare's Support Center is seeking an experienced EAP Counselor II for its Lifework Strategies department. This role involves managing a network of child/elder/dependent care resources and providing a range of clinical services to EAP participants. The EAP Counselor II will perform clinical case reviews, risk assessments, and make referrals to appropriate clinical and community resources, including assessing substance abuse concerns. The position requires providing crisis intervention, clinical case management, and follow-up services. Counseling will utilize models such as Solutions Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, delivered both telephonically and face-to-face as schedules permit. Additionally, the counselor will consult with managers and HR professionals on work-related concerns, coordinate Critical Incident Response (CIR) events, and educate individuals about EAP services and mental/emotional health topics at various events.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High level of professionalism, with proven interpersonal skills
Proactive mission-driven
Works well as part of a team and can work autonomously
Exercises good clinical judgment
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work efficiently to meet deadlines
Tech-savvy with the ability to easily learn new online platforms.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
Master’s degree in a behavioral health-related field
1-2 years of post-graduate experience working in a behavioral health field.
Independent licensure required (ie; LCPC, LCSW, LMSW)

Nice To Haves

5 years post-graduate experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a robust network of child/elder/dependent care resources.
Perform clinical case reviews, risk assessments and make referrals to appropriate clinical and community resources based on the level of urgency.
Provide an assessment of substance abuse concerns, and provide appropriate referrals based on the level of service needed.
Provide crisis intervention and clinical case management as needed.
Maintain appropriate documentation, including quality case notes.
Provide clinical case management and follow-up services for all assigned EAP cases.
Provide counseling utilizing appropriate models including but not limited to Solutions Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and other short-term counseling techniques.
Provide telephonic assessment, supportive counseling, referrals and follow-up to EAP participants.
Utilize clinical assessments and protocols to assess risk and make referrals based on level of urgency.
Provide consultation with managers and/ or human resource professionals regarding work-related concerns.
Assess workplace needs due to adverse incident(s) and coordinate onsite Critical Incident Response (CIR) events.
Provide face-to-face assessment and short term EAP counseling, as schedule permits.
Attend on-site and/or virtual events to educate individuals about EAP services and/or mental/emotional health topics.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
Free Employee parking
Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
Paid Time Off
Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support