Senior EAP Counselor-Psychiatry

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

Provides short-term counseling, assessment and referrals for clients of the EAP. Conducts supervisor information and training sessions. Consults with supervisors, managers and HR staff. Serves as a lead worker to other EAP Counselors. May serve as back-up for EAP Manger and EAP Director in supervising the office; and other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Consults and collaborates with medical providers and other team members regarding the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral health and other psychosocial issues. Assists in effectively managing, treating and counseling patients with chronic mental health conditions. Conducts psychosocial assessments, screenings and triage of patients, as needed. Develops individualized care plans for patients based on needs assessments which identify problems, goals, skills training, and other service needs. Provides support to patients to assist them in dealing with social, emotional, financial and or/environmental factors which affect their well-being. Provides short term individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, as well as education and skills training.

Requirements

Master’s in social work or related field
Excellent interpersonal and team leadership skills
Excellent clinical skills in mental health and addictions treatment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ten or more years of experience

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP)

Responsibilities

Provides short-term counseling, assessment and referrals for clients of the EAP.
Conducts supervisor information and training sessions.
Consults with supervisors, managers and HR staff.
Serves as a lead worker to other EAP Counselors.
May serve as back-up for EAP Manger and EAP Director in supervising the office.
Consults and collaborates with medical providers and other team members regarding the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral health and other psychosocial issues.
Assists in effectively managing, treating and counseling patients with chronic mental health conditions.
Conducts psychosocial assessments, screenings and triage of patients, as needed.
Develops individualized care plans for patients based on needs assessments which identify problems, goals, skills training, and other service needs.
Provides support to patients to assist them in dealing with social, emotional, financial and or/environmental factors which affect their well-being.
Provides short term individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, as well as education and skills training.