EAP Counselor/Therapist

Gateway Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Illinois Paid Leave

Mental health resources

Employee assistance resources

Paid holidays

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Gateway Regional Medical Center is seeking an EAP Counselor/Therapist to join the Occupational Health Services team. The role provides confidential, short-term counseling for employees with personal or work-related concerns, including crisis response, resilience-building, and wellness initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in a behavioral health field, active licensure, and at least 2 years of relevant experience in EAP or healthcare settings, with a compassionate, client-centered

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related behavioral health field.
• Current, unrestricted clinical licensure (e.g., LCSW, LCPC/LPC, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist) where applicable.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional clinical or behavioral health experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential, short-term counseling and clinical assessments.
• Assess employee behavioral health and safety needs and provide crisis intervention.
• Help employees develop coping, stress management, communication, and problem-solving strategies.
• Provide referrals to behavioral health, medical, community, financial, legal, and social service resources.
• Support employees and leaders through consultation, education, and wellness programming.
• Participate in critical incident response and employee wellness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation.
• Collaborate with Occupational Health, Human Resources, leadership, and community providers while maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintain compliance with licensing requirements, HIPAA, policies, and regulations.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Cultural awareness

Crisis management

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field

Job description

EAP Counselor/Therapist

We Are Gateway Regional Medical Center

At Gateway Regional Medical Center, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care while supporting the well‑being of the people who make that care possible.

We are seeking an EAP Counselor/Therapist to join our Occupational Health Services team. This position provides confidential, professional counseling and employee assistance services to employees experiencing personal, emotional, behavioral, family, substance use, or work‑related concerns.

The ideal candidate is a compassionate and skilled behavioral health professional who can provide short‑term, solution‑focused counseling while responding effectively to sensitive and crisis situations.

Salary: $67,358-$101,037 annually
Reports to: Director of Occupational Health Services
Department: Occupational Health Services
FLSA: Non-Exempt

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a professional who demonstrates compassion, empathy, sound clinical judgment, strong communication skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to remain calm in urgent or emotionally challenging situations. The successful candidate will be committed to promoting employee well‑being, resilience, and a psychologically safe workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide confidential, short‑term counseling and clinical assessments.
• Assess employee behavioral health and safety needs and provide appropriate crisis intervention.
• Help employees develop coping, stress management, communication, and problem‑solving strategies.
• Provide referrals to appropriate behavioral health, medical, community, financial, legal, and social service resources.
• Support employees and leaders through consultation, education, and wellness programming.
• Participate in critical incident response and employee wellness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation.
• Collaborate with Occupational Health, Human Resources, leadership, and community providers while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Maintain compliance with professional licensing requirements, HIPAA, organizational policies, and applicable regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
• Current, unrestricted independent clinical licensure appropriate to the professional discipline and state of practice, such as LCSW, LCPC/LPC, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist, or another independently licensed behavioral health credential approved by the organization.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional clinical or behavioral health experience.
• Experience with short-term counseling, crisis intervention, EAP, behavioral health, healthcare, occupational health, or organizational settings is preferred.

Benefits

Gateway Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our Full‑Time employees both at work and at home, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Illinois Paid Leave
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Employee assistance resources
• Paid holidays
• Additional voluntary benefit options

Join Gateway Regional Medical Center and make a difference by supporting the people who care for our community.