PEAP COUNSELOR (PART-TIME) (UNCLASSIFIED)

PEAP COUNSELOR (PART-TIME) (UNCLASSIFIED)

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PEAP COUNSELOR (PART-TIME) (UNCLASSIFIED)

Salary

$67,931.70 - $110,026.02 Annually

Location

Centennial II, Human Resources Department, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, OH

Job Type

Part-time Unclassified

Job Number

26-02587 (U)

Department

Finance

Division

Risk Management

Opening Date

02/02/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

General Statement of Duties

This employee provides direct psychotherapy services to clients and client groups in the Public Employees Assistance Program (PEAP). Leads seminars in stress reduction, orientation in the use of PEAP services, conflict management, and substance abuse. The position is unclassified and casual (part-time) service in accordance with Civil Service Rule 1 Section 10.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

Knowledge of:

Human growth and development. Personality and learning theory. Family systems therapy. Individual and group psychotherapy. Brief focal therapy techniques. Various therapeutic approaches to individual, couples, and family treatment. Group dynamics, methods, and facilitative processes.

Skill in:

Family, couples, and individual psychotherapy approaches and techniques. . Facilitating change, promoting insight, and improving overall functioning of individual couples clients, and families. Consultation techniques.

Ability to:

Present a positive, professional posture in providing services to clients. Interpret complex data obtained in assessment interviews. Communicate clearly and accurately.

Required Education and Experience

Masters degree in Clinical Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or closely related mental health field of study containing sufficient courses in the diagnosis and treatment, including psychotherapy, of mental disorders, family dysfunction, marital problems, situational adjustment conditions, and chemical dependency.

Two 2 years of experience as a primary therapist for individuals, couples, and families. A Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology can be substituted for this two (2) year requirement.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be licensed or eligible for licensing as an Independent Social Worker or Professional Counselor with clinical endorsement.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

It is desirable to possess training and/or experience in conducting formal family interventions as a means of bringing chemically dependent clients into treatment, and experience in leading seminars.

Working and Physical Conditions

Functions as the primary psychotherapist in the treatment of individual clients, couples, and family groups. Conducts diagnostic interviews and psychosocial assessments. Conducts mental status evaluations. Conducts organizational assessments and organizational interventions. Leads seminars in substance abuse and stress reduction. Conducts orientation sessions in the effective use of mental health services. Provides consultation to supervisors concerning management of employees referred for services. Conducts formal family interventions as means of bringing chemically dependent clients into treatment. Establishes professional relationships with private psychologists and psychiatrists for the purpose of hospitalizations, medications, or specialized evaluations. Conducts intake assessments. Corresponds with referring sources. Performs related duties as required. The position is unclassified and casual (part-time) service in accordance with Civil Service Rule 1 Section 10.

HR Contact: Kelli R. Wright; View email address on click.appcast.io

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible dependents include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner

Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")

Step-child

Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.

01

In which of the following areas do you possess a Bachelors or Masters Degree?

• Clinical Social Work

• Clinical Psychology

• Closely related mental health field

02

If you answered "closely related" to the above question, please provide the degree type.

03

How many years of experience as a primary therapist for individuals, couples, and families do you have?

04

Are you licensed as an Independent Social Worker or Professional Counselor with clinical endorsement?

• Yes

• No

05

If you answered no to the above question, are you eligibe to be licensed as an Independent Social Worker or Professional Counselor with clinical endorsement?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Employer

City of Cincinnati

Address

805 Central Avenue Suite 200 Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202

Phone

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