EAP Counselor & Therapist — Short-Term Solutions & Wellness

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

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