Clinical Counselor - Employee Assistance Program

CVS Health; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 54,095 - 155,538; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical plan options

401(k) plan with company matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness screenings and confidential counseling

Tuition assistance and other benefits

Job summary

A leading health solutions company is seeking a Clinical Counselor for their Employee Assistance Program. This fully remote position requires providing crisis intervention and counseling services through a call center environment. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in Behavioral Health, a valid independent license, and experience in diverse settings. Strong skills in motivational interviewing and crisis intervention are essential for this role, which offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with crisis intervention required.
• Experience in facilitating patient/client positive behavior change.
• Valid independent professional behavioral health license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone-based assessment, counseling, and informational services.
• Develop immediate action/safety plans based on level of urgency.
• Collaborate with professionals for continuity of care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Motivational Interviewing

Call Center experience

Ability to establish rapport

Experience with diverse populations

Education

Master's Degree in Behavioral Health counseling

Job description

Clinical Counselor – Employee Assistance Program

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose‑driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary

Fully remote in the USA.

Shift: Sunday‑Thursday 2:00pm‑10:30pm EST.

• Responsible for provision of telephone‑based assessment, triage, consultation, counseling and informational services, delivered in a call center environment using a variety of advanced clinical assessments, motivational Interviewing and solution focused/short‑term problem resolution.
• Provides risk, substance abuse and mental health assessments to develop immediate action/safety plans based on level of urgency.
• Has an understanding of various levels of care (mental health and substance use) to aid in appropriate recommendation of care based on the assessment of need.
• Has an excellent ability to join with and collaborate with a member to understand their needs and be in alignment with the member’s theory of change.
• Provides information to members regarding mental health, substance abuse, community treatment, and related mental health programs to assist members with linkage to resources to aid in the alleviation of stressors.
• Collaborates with team of professionals in a way that supports a positive clinical outcome and continuity of care for all members.
• Requires use of multitasking skills to type/document while also using other tools to assist with call handing while speaking with members.
• Position protects the confidentiality of member information and adheres to enterprise, EAP policies regarding confidentiality.
• Position maintains accurate and complete documentation of required information that meets risk management and regulatory requirements.
• Position maintains current independent behavioral health license in good standing in the state where they reside, seeking professional development and meeting all state licensure requirements.
• Holiday work is expected.
• Schedules may be adjusted based on business need.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with crisis intervention required.
• Valid unrestricted independent professional behavioral health clinical license to practice per state regulations in the state they reside in/one or more or equivalent is required: LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LMHC, LCMHC, LICSW, LISW, Clinical Psychologist.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of EAP, Behavioral Health or Social Services experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Familiarity with brief therapy models and Motivational Interviewing.
• Call Center work experience.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport quickly to develop a high level of customer trust.
• Experience in facilitating patient/client positive behavior change.
• Strong computer and literacy skills.
• 24x7x365 call center coverage needed, holiday coverage may be required.
• Experience in handling mental health, psychiatric care, family situations and relationship concerns.

Education

• Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health counseling profession.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is $54,095.00 – $155,538.00. This range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short‑term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Great Benefits For Great People

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/20/2026.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.