Onsite EAP Counselor — Per Diem, Crisis & Workplace Wellness

Optum; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Optum is seeking an onsite EAP Counselor in Tualatin, OR for a per diem role offering 16 hours per week. This non-exempt position provides on-site services to a designated customer or book of business, including assessment, referrals, training, and incident response.

Responsibilities include solution-focused consultations, referrals to worklife and behavioral health resources, manager consultation, crisis intervention, and on-site trainings.

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 safety and continuity of treatment).
• Provide manager consultation services on work-related issues such as performance management, trauma in the workplace, organizational change, 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 clinical case management systems and document member contact/case documentation within departmental time frames.
• Follow HIPAA and internal privacy policies to maintain confidentiality and protect health information.

Skills

Independent practice license

Onsite work readiness

3+ years behavioral health experience

Education

Masters / Doctoral degree in behavioral health

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Optum is seeking an onsite EAP Counselor in Tualatin, OR for a per diem role offering 16 hours per week. This non-exempt position provides on-site services to a designated customer or book of business, including assessment, referrals, training, and incident response.

Responsibilities include solution-focused consultations, referrals to worklife and behavioral health resources, manager consultation, crisis intervention, and on-site trainings.