Employee Assistance Program Counselor

Type of Opportunity: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance

Summary:
The EAP counselor provides clinical services, develops, and presents training programs, and delivers program support functions directly to eligible employee assistance program clients and program participants. Works in concert with EAP clinical and administrative staff on ways to improve efficiency and delivery of services. Provide EAP services at client on-site locations. A member of the EAP Clinical team. This hybrid (remote and office work) position delivers direct services to individuals and groups using clinical assessment, brief solution focused counseling, coaching, consulting, mediation, crisis response to community and business environments, and training. Assess clinical needs and triage clients to receive the proper support through skill building, case management, resourcing, and referrals for longer-term therapy. Services delivered in-person, telephonically, and/or via video.

Other information:
*Masters degree in Counseling; Clinical Psychology; or Social Work is required.
*Required a minimum of LMHC or LMSW. Preferred: LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, PhD, or PsyD.
*Clinical training must include instruction on chemical dependency, mental health, and brief therapy.
*Certified Employee Assistance Professionals (CEAP); knowledge and experience in EAP Practice; or desire to become a CEAP preferred
*Prior experience working or consulting in a business environment or Employee Assistance Program preferred.
*Experience with Substance Abuse Assessment, Treatment Planning & Case Management preferred.
*Training and presentation skills preferred.
*Trained in Mediation and/or working experience as a mediator preferred.
*Bilingual, fluent Spanish speaking encouraged to apply.
*Microsoft Office
*Strong interpersonal and negotiation skill
*Knowledge of HIPPA and the laws regarding the protections of client confidentiality consistent with acceptable professional standards, ethics and protocol, with special consideration to appropriate release of information and consent with workplace referrals.
*Knowledgeable about federal and state laws governing privacy, confidentiality, duty to warn, and child and elder abuse reporting requirements.

UPDATED 4/15/2024

Education:
Essential:
* Master Degree

Education specialization:
Essential:
* Social Work

BLS Certification required at time of hire.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

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