ESI - Counselor

**Medical Mutual employees must submit their applications through MySource.

** This role is fully remote with a strong preference for candidates living in the US Central or Eastern Time Zone.

Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million members through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.

Job Summary:

Provides telephonic/virtual, and/or facetoface EAP counseling, workplace coaching, HR consultation, resource coordination, and case management for Employee Assistance Program members. Partners with Human Resources and organizational leaders in an EAP advisory capacity, offering guidance on employee behavioral concerns, work performance impact, workplace risk, and supportive intervention strategies, while maintaining confidentiality and clinical integrity.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts telephonic triage and assessment, providing in the moment support to members on issues, including but not limited to behavioral health, substance abuse, relationship, and work-life, and coordinates resources.
• Coordinates and completes case management of intakes.
• Makes clinical determinations in adherence with Company risk policy and in the member and Company's best interest.
• Provides referrals to service provider network and/or other resources as appropriate for financial concerns, legal concerns, personal assistant, and work-life requests.
• As assigned, provides face to face and telehealth intake assessments triage, coaching, brief solution-focused counseling to members on issues, including but not limited to behavioral health, substance abuse, relationship, and work-life issues.
• Assists co-workers/afterhours vendor with case completion and follow up.
• Consults with service providers to make referrals and complete session authorizations. Follows cases to completion.
• Utilizes computer-based case management system to complete professional documentation.
• Consults with Human Resources and supervisory personnel from client companies regarding employee issues and concerns.

• Provides EAPbased consultation to Human Resources, managers, and supervisors regarding employee behavioral concerns, work performance impact, workplace conflict, fitnessforduty considerations, and returntowork support.

• Offers practical guidance within an EAP scope, balancing employee wellbeing, organizational risk, and confidentiality.

• Maintains industry knowledge, ethical code, and licensure requirements in the state of licensure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in behavioral health field (social work, psychology, counseling, or related field).
• 5 years of experience as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor or equivalent behavioral health clinical experience.

Professional Certification(s):

• Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Certified HR Professional, or Certified EAP Counselor preferred (or other industry recognized licenses: psychology, social work, etc.)
• Active, current, and unrestricted license in the state employed may be required for face-to-face counseling.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Assessment, triage, in the moment support, research and case management skills.
• Intermediate proficiency using Windows-based programs and applications, including Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of behavioral health conditions, levels of care, and discharge planning.
• Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Protected Health Information (PHI) regulations.

Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

A Great Place to Work:

• We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
• Whether you are working remote or in the office, employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available. Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.
• On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
• Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
• The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.
• Business casual attire, including jeans.

Excellent Benefits and Compensation:

• Employee bonus program.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.
• Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance - insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes professional counseling, personal and professional coaching, self-help resources and assistance with work/life benefits.
• Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment with options to carry over unused PTO time.
• After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.

An Investment in You:

• Career development programs and classes.
• Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.
• Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Business Resource Groups.

About Medical Mutual:

Medical Mutual's status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don't answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.

There's a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers. As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and individual plans. Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million Ohioans.

We're not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, we're also the longest running. Founded in 1934, we're proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.

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