EAP Counselor

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

408d • $74,859 - $112,195 • Onsite

About The Position

The EAP Counselor at Mayo Clinic is responsible for providing assessment and counseling services to clients facing personal, emotional, and work-related challenges. This role emphasizes the establishment of a therapeutic relationship with clients, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies and expertise in mental health to facilitate short-term problem resolution. The counselor will also engage in organizational behavioral consultations to enhance workplace culture and performance, offering training and presentations to management and workgroups.

Requirements

• Masters degree in psychology, social work, counselor education, or related field.
• Two years post-graduate experience providing short-term therapy/counsel in a mental health facility.
• Experience with a full range of normal life development client issues/concerns.
• Experience with a full range of psychological disorders.
• Strong speaking and educational training skills.
• Experience working in an internal employee assistance program is highly desirable.
• Ability to provide expertise in organizational behavior consultations to HR and leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure as LP, LCSW, LPC, or LPCC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment and counseling for clients with personal, emotional health and/or work-related concerns.
• Utilizes mental health expertise to provide short-term problem resolution and educational guidance services.
• Establishes a healing, safe, and therapeutic relationship with clients.
• Employs active communication techniques to demonstrate understanding and empathy for clients' thoughts and feelings.
• Utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies in counseling sessions.
• Develops action plans based on clinical impressions and presenting issues.
• Conducts organizational behavioral consultations regarding employee and workgroup relational concerns.
• Follows up with clients and management regarding service outcomes and satisfaction.
• Provides management consultations and workgroup assessments to address team effectiveness and leadership techniques.
• Delivers program orientation sessions and life seminars on various topics such as communication, healthy relationships, and stress management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefit plans
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree