Employee Assistance Program Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard • Boston, MA

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About The Position

This is a GS-0101-12 Employee Assistance Program Specialist position with the U.S. Coast Guard in Boston, Massachusetts. The specialist provides counseling, training, and referral services to support the well-being, resilience, and readiness of Coast Guard personnel and their families. The role includes EAP assessments, brief counseling, referrals, follow-up, wellness and prevention training, crisis intervention, critical incident response, and advising leadership on employee well-being and workplace concerns. The specialist also coordinates suicide and violence prevention, operational stress control, peer support, and services with providers and community resources.

The position requires a qualifying behavioral or social science education or equivalent combination of education and experience, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, and a current, unrestricted, independent advanced-practice clinical social work license (such as LCSW or LICSW). A background investigation and Public Trust clearance are required. A one-year probationary period may be required. Federal salary payments are made by direct deposit.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Possess and maintain a current, unrestricted, independent, advanced-practice clinical social work license, such as LCSW, LICSW, or equivalent.
• Meet the positive education requirement through a degree in behavioral or social science or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and experience; or four years of appropriate experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in federal service, including relevant EAP assessment, counseling, referrals, training, crisis response, leadership advising, or coordination experience.
• Submit required transcripts by the announcement closing date if qualifying based on education or required coursework.
• Successfully pass a background investigation; the position requires Public Trust clearance.
• Complete any required USA Hire assessments within the stated deadline.
• Federal employees must receive salary payments by direct deposit.

Responsibilities

• Provide Employee Assistance Program assessments, brief counseling, referrals, and follow-up services.
• Develop and deliver wellness, resilience, and prevention training.
• Provide crisis intervention and coordinate critical incident response.
• Advise leadership on employee well-being and workplace concerns.
• Coordinate suicide and violence prevention efforts, operational stress control, and peer support.
• Collaborate with providers and community resources to support employees and families.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• Retirement plan
• Thrift Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personal leave days
• Paid federal holidays
• Flexible work schedules may be available
• Tuition reimbursement may be available
• Transportation subsidies may be available
• Uniform allowance may be available
• Health and wellness programs may be available
• Fitness centers may be available
• Employee training and developmental opportunities
• Disabled veteran leave for eligible employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior