Employee Assistance Counselor/Consultant

University of California; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Caltech's Staff and Faculty Consultation Center seeks a part-time (8 hours per week), temporary Counselor/Consultant to provide rapid assessment and brief confidential counseling to employees, post-docs, and faculty, and to their household members. The role emphasizes timely referrals and crisis response.

The selected candidate will collaborate with managers and HR, maintain records, and adhere to ethical standards while supporting workplace well-being and crisis planning.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in a mental health field such as psychology, social work, or counseling.
• Strong crisis management expertise and experience relevant to the workplace.
• Demonstrated programming and outreach abilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply specialized knowledge and expertise to provide EAP counseling to employees and/or their family members and make timely and appropriate referrals.
• Consult with managers, faculty members, and Human Resources on cases involving individual employees and/or troubled work groups to enhance workplace functioning and promote conflict resolution.
• Provide direct services following campus-related or regional crisis.
• Develop and maintain effective linkages with appropriate Institute personnel, community agencies, treatment providers, and related resources.
• Collaborate with other organizations in the planning and assessment of new and ongoing programs.

Skills

Crisis management

Clinical assessment

Multicultural competence

Collaboration with managers/HR

Training and presentation

Education

Master’s degree in mental health field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employee Assistance Counselor/Consultant Job Category Parttime Temporary ExemptOvertimeEligible Overtime Eligible Benefits Eligible Non-Benefit Based

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world’s brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Job Summary

The Staff and Faculty Consultation Center (SFCC) seeks a part-time (8 hours per week), temporary Counselor/Consultant to join our highly effective internal team of Employee Assistance professionals. SFCC Consultants provide rapid assessment and brief confidential counseling to Caltech employees, post-docs, and faculty, and their household members. Issues addressed may include personal or relationship concerns, work-related events, difficulty with alcohol and other drugs, health, legal, or other factors that may affect job performance. Team members provide targeted referrals to a range of service providers.

The SFCC provides organizational consultation to campus leaders and is engaged in Institute compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act. The team offers a variety of groups, workshops, and training related to workplace and life management topics. SFCC Consultants actively respond to campus crises and are involved in disaster planning to support the Institute's response and recovery efforts.

• Apply specialized knowledge and expertise to provide EAP counseling to employees and/or their family members and make timely and appropriate referrals.
• Consult with managers, faculty members, and Human Resources on cases involving individual employees and/or troubled work groups to enhance workplace functioning and promote conflict resolution.
• Provide direct services following campus-related or regional crisis.
• Conduct outreach with special populations on campus and continue to develop appropriate services, such as multi-session group meetings, in order to address identified needs.
• Develop and maintain effective linkages with appropriate Institute personnel, community agencies, treatment providers, and related resources.
• Collaborate with other organizations in the planning and assessment of new and ongoing programs.
• Manage deadlines and work independently.
• Maintain records in a complete and timely fashion.
• Adhere to professional ethical standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in a mental health field such as psychology, social work, or counseling.
• Current licensure as a Psychologist, MFT, LCSW, or LPCC in the state of California.
• 5 or more years of related experience, including individual, couple, and family therapy.
• Strong clinical assessment skills, including the ability to triage.
• Crisis management expertise and experience relevant to the workplace.
• Demonstrated programming and outreach abilities.
• Strong training, development, and presentation skills.
• Highly effective collaborator, with experience working with managers and supervisors.
• Ability to provide training in clinical areas, including substance abuse intervention and treatment.
• Multicultural competence and ability to connect with people on multiple dimensions of identity.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and able to master additional technologies.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work well independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience working in employee assistance in higher education or equivalent position.
• Working knowledge of social media tools and web-based applications.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Proof of valid CA license as Psychologist, MFT, LCSW, or LPCC

Hiring Range

$41.00 - $53.00 per hour

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks .

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Caltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position.

If you would like to request an accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please contact Caltech Recruiting at [e-mail] .

Additionally, if you do not meet the basic qualifications of a role but believe you can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, please contact Caltech Recruiting at [e-mail] .