Onsite EAP Counselor: Behavioral Health Partner

Texas Health Institute; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Optum’s Onsite EAP Counselor in San Antonio, TX provides on-site assessment, referral and crisis support for employees. The role includes consultations with HR and managers, workplace strategy, and incident response. Requires licensure and 3+ years in behavioral health, with ability to work onsite as needed.

Per diem, non-exempt, hourly pay structure with a broad benefits footprint and a focus on privacy, ethics, and regulatory compliance in employee health services.

Qualifications

• Masters/Doctoral degree in a recognized behavioral health discipline.
• Current, unrestricted license at the independent practice level.
• 3+ years of experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Ability to work onsite as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct solution focused consultations; helping clients define goals, plan action and gain insight.
• Assess and refer to appropriate programs and services including Worklife, behavioral health, substance abuse / chemical dependency and community-based resources.
• Assist with referrals for members needing ongoing/additional counseling services.
• Provide limited after care monitoring (following up with employees and/or providers to ensure the safety of employees, continuation of treatment, etc.)
• Provide manager consultation services on a variety of work-related issues such as; performance management, trauma impacting the workplace, organizational change, individual employee crisis intervention, coaching, and Work-life issues.
• Provide crisis intervention and management support in response to Critical Incidents
• Conduct on-site training services for managers and employees (e.g. wellness seminars, Health fairs, Lunch & Learns)
• Participate in monthly 1 on 1's, team meetings, and other customer meetings as required
• Utilize UHG computer to accurately and thoroughly document member contact/case documentation accessing appropriate clinical case management system (s) within departmental time frame
• Follow internal ethical and regulatory privacy policies such as HIPAA, maintain confidentiality and private health information of members. Follows state and federal licensing practices
• Other projects as assigned by manager

Skills

Unrestricted license

3+ years experience

Onsite work ability

MS Office proficiency

Education

Master's / Doctoral degree in behavioral health

Job description

Optum’s Onsite EAP Counselor in San Antonio, TX provides on-site assessment, referral and crisis support for employees. The role includes consultations with HR and managers, workplace strategy, and incident response. Requires licensure and 3+ years in behavioral health, with ability to work onsite as needed.

Per diem, non-exempt, hourly pay structure with a broad benefits footprint and a focus on privacy, ethics, and regulatory compliance in employee health services.