Employee Assistance Counselor

Direct Clinical ServicesDeliver short-term, individual and group counseling to UT faculty, staff, and retirees. Conduct mental health assessments, develop treatment plans, and facilitate goal-oriented therapeutic interventions. Establish collaborative, problem-solving relationships with clients. Inform clients of confidentiality limits and mandatory reporting responsibilities. Refer to community and campus providers for longer-term support or higher levels of care, including outpatient and inpatient treatment.Presentations and OutreachCreate and deliver presentations on topics such as stress management, suicide prevention, navigating workplace mental health, dealing with difficult customers, and crisis response. Promote EAP services through campus outreach and tailor trainings to the needs of departments and units.Crisis ManagementProvide assessment and intervention for employees in crisis. Collaborate with university violence risk assessment professionals and participate in response efforts for distressed or unsafe employees. Offer support to managers navigating the Fitness for Duty process. Provide outreach to workgroups affected by critical incidents or trauma.Consultation with Campus LeadersConsult with supervisors, human resources and university leaders to address concerns about employee behavior, team dynamics, and workplace functioning. Topics include but are not limited to workforce transitions, conflict, change management, and employee wellness. Apply an understanding of organizational systems, university policies, and departmental operations.Organizational PlanningParticipate in department-wide planning efforts. Use client and community feedback to inform services. Align programming with Human Resources and university priorities.Professional and Administrative ResponsibilitiesMaintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with professional standards. Attend staff meetings and represent EAP in relevant university and cross-departmental initiatives.Other Duties as AssignedCarry out additional responsibilities as needed in support of departmental and university goals.