EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST

City of New York • New York, NY

13h • $63,773 - $114,508 • Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Employee Assistance Specialist in the Bureau of Health Services, within the Counseling Service Unit (CSU), at its Middletown, Orange County office. The position provides counseling services to FDNY Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) members and their families who have social, emotional, family, physical, job-performance, or substance-abuse needs. The role maintains a caseload of approximately 25 client visits per week and reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college, majoring in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field, plus two years of full-time experience in counseling, substance-abuse counseling, casework, or employee assistance; or a high school diploma or equivalent plus three years of such full-time experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• All candidates must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of counseling experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to FDNY Fire and EMS members and their families.
• Conduct intake interviews and complete assessments.
• Determine DSM diagnoses and appropriate interventions.
• Provide group, family, couple, and individual treatment.
• Maintain a caseload of approximately 25 client visits per week.
• Document services effectively and in a timely manner.
• Assist with outreach efforts as needed.
• Classify assessments and determine appropriate interventions and referrals.

What This Job Offers

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