EAP Counselor/Therapist
About The Position
At Gateway Regional Medical Center, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care while supporting the well-being of the people who make that care possible. We are seeking an EAP Counselor/Therapist to join our Occupational Health Services team. This position provides confidential, professional counseling and employee assistance services to employees experiencing personal, emotional, behavioral, family, substance use, or work-related concerns. The ideal candidate is a compassionate and skilled behavioral health professional who can provide short-term, solution-focused counseling while responding effectively to sensitive and crisis situations.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
- Current, unrestricted independent clinical licensure appropriate to the professional discipline and state of practice, such as LCSW, LCPC/LPC, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist, or another independently licensed behavioral health credential approved by the organization.
- Minimum of 2 years of professional clinical or behavioral health experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with short-term counseling, crisis intervention, EAP, behavioral health, healthcare, occupational health, or organizational settings is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide confidential, short-term counseling and clinical assessments.
- Assess employee behavioral health and safety needs and provide appropriate crisis intervention.
- Help employees develop coping, stress management, communication, and problem-solving strategies.
- Provide referrals to appropriate behavioral health, medical, community, financial, legal, and social service resources.
- Support employees and leaders through consultation, education, and wellness programming.
- Participate in critical incident response and employee wellness initiatives.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation.
- Collaborate with Occupational Health, Human Resources, leadership, and community providers while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Maintain compliance with professional licensing requirements, HIPAA, organizational policies, and applicable regulations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Illinois Paid Leave
- Mental health and wellness resources
- Employee assistance resources
- Paid holidays
- Additional voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
