ESI - Counselor

Superior Dental Care, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Fitness center access

Job summary

Medical Mutual is seeking an experienced Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor for a role that is fully remote with a strong preference for candidates in the US Central or Eastern Time Zone.

You will provide telephonic/virtual and face-to-face counseling, resource coordination, and case management for EAP members, working with human resources managers and referrals. This position requires a Master’s in behavioral health and relevant licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral health required.
• 5 years of experience as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor or equivalent.
• Licensing preferences: Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Certified HR Professional, or Certified EAP Counselor.

Responsibilities

• Provides telephonic/virtual, and/or face-to-face counseling, coaching, and case management for EAP members.
• Manages consultations with HR managers, referrals, and documentation.
• Makes clinical determinations in line with risk policy and member best interest.
• Provides referrals to service providers and resources for financial, legal, and work-life concerns.
• Performs face-to-face and telehealth intake assessments and triage.
• Utilizes case management system for documentation.
• Consults with HR and supervisory personnel regarding employee issues.
• Maintains licensure knowledge and compliance with HIPAA/PHI.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Triage

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health

Active license required (state-specific)

Tools

Windows Office

Case management software

Job description

Brooklyn OH
100 American Rd
Cleveland, OH 44144, USA

Brooklyn OH
100 American Rd
Cleveland, OH 44144, USA

Medical Mutual employees must submit their applications through MySource.

This role is fully remote with a strong preference for candidates living in the US Central or Eastern Time Zone.

Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million members through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.

Job Summary:

Provides telephonic/virtual, and /or face to face counseling, coaching, resource coordination, and case management for Employee Assistance Program members who call for immediate support. Manages consultations with human resources managers, referrals, documentation, and research.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts telephonic triage and assessment, providing in the moment support to members on issues, including but not limited to behavioral health, substance abuse, relationship, and work-life, and coordinates resources.
• Coordinates and completes case management of intakes.
• Makes clinical determinations in adherence with Company risk policy and in the member and Company’s best interest.
• Provides referrals to service provider network and/or other resources as appropriate for financial concerns, legal concerns, personal assistant, and work-life requests.
• As assigned, provides face to face and telehealth intake assessments triage, coaching, brief solution-focused counseling to members on issues, including but not limited to behavioral health, substance abuse, relationship, and work-life issues.
• Assists co-workers/afterhours vendor with case completion and follow up.
• Consults with service providers to make referrals and complete session authorizations. Follows cases to completion.
• Utilizes computer-based case management system to complete professional documentation.
• Consults with Human Resources and supervisory personnel from client companies regarding employee issues and concerns.
• Maintains industry knowledge, ethical code, and licensure requirements in the state of licensure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in behavioral health field (social work, psychology, counseling, or related field).
• 5 years of experience as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor or equivalent behavioral health clinical experience.

Professional Certification(s):

• Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Certified HR Professional, or Certified EAP Counselor preferred (or other industry recognized licenses: psychology, social work, etc.)
• Active, current, and unrestricted license in the state employed may be required for face-to-face counseling.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Assessment, triage, in the moment support, research and case management skills.
• Intermediate proficiency using Windows-based programs and applications, including Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of behavioral health conditions, levels of care, and discharge planning.
• Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Protected Health Information (PHI) regulations.

Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

A Great Place to Work:

• We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
• Employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available. Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.
• On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
• Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
• The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.

Excellent Benefits and Compensation:

• Employee bonus program.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.
• Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance — insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes professional counseling, personal and professional coaching, self-help resources and assistance with work/life benefits.
• Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment with options to carry over unused PTO time.
• After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.

An Investment in You:

• Career development programs and classes.
• Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.
• Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Business Resource Groups.

About Medical Mutual:

Medical Mutual’s status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don’t answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.

There’s a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers. As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and individual plans. Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million Ohioans.

We’re not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, we’re also the longest running. Founded in 1934, we’re proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.

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