Licensed EAP Counselor - Orange County

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The On-site EAP Counselor is a professional position responsible for providing onsite clinical services to a dedicated customer. Responsibilities range from assessment and referral, management consultations, training, and critical incident response. An on-site counselor may also provide consultation to HR, program managers and supervisors on workplace and organizational issues. This is a full-time benefited position working 40 hours a week between 8am-5pm. The schedule will be on-site at 4 different hospitals in Fullerton, Orange, Mission Viejo, and Laguna Beach. Pay negotiable based upon experience. Primary Responsibilities: Conduct clinical and solution focused assessments; time limited counseling; helping clients define goals, plan action and gain insight Assess and refer to appropriate programs and services including but not limited to: Work-life, behavioral health, substance abuse/chemical dependency and community-based resources Provide EAP authorization for members needing ongoing/additional counseling services Provide limited after care monitoring (following up with employees and/or providers to ensure the safety of employees, continuation of treatment, etc.) Assist with development of workplace policies and procedures (e.g. Workplace violence prevention, FMLA issues, Impaired Employee issues) as needed Provide manager consultation services on a variety of work-related issues such as; performance management, trauma impacting the workplace, organizational change, individual employee crisis intervention, coaching, and Work-life issues Provide crisis intervention and management support in response to Critical Incidents Conduct on-site training services for managers and employees (e.g. wellness seminars, Health fairs, Lunch & Learns) Participate in monthly 1 on 1's, team meetings, and other customer meetings as required Utilize UHG computer to accurately and thoroughly document member contact/case documentation accessing appropriate clinical case management system(s) within departmental time frame Follow internal ethical and regulatory privacy policies such as HIPAA, maintain confidentiality and private health information of members. Follows state and federal licensing practices Other projects as assigned by manager You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Masters / Doctoral degree in a recognized behavioral health discipline Current, unrestricted license at the independent practice level in CA 3+ years of experience in a behavioral health setting Ability to work onsite and travel to the different hospital locations in orange county Residence in CA Preferred Qualifications: CEAP EAP experience Experience in settings such as managed care, private or public clinics, with emphasis on mental health, chemical dependency, and work place issues Proficiency with all MS Office applications Training in EAP, workplace and organizational dynamics Proven solid written and verbal communication skills Proven solid interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively among different levels of management and personnel Proven solid organizational skills with the ability to manage stressful situations and multiple competing priorities #J-18808-Ljbffr Optum