Onsite EAP Counselor — Per Diem, Evening Shifts

Optum; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, is seeking an Onsite EAP Counselor in Hackensack, NJ. This per diem, non-exempt position provides onsite services to a dedicated client or book of business, with two 4-hour shifts per week and flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities include assessment, referral, training, crisis response, HR consultation, and workplace coaching. You will document case activity in the clinical systems and adhere to HIPAA and privacy regulations.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctoral degree in a 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 but not limited to: 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

Education

Masters/Doctoral degree in behavioral health

Job description

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, is seeking an Onsite EAP Counselor in Hackensack, NJ. This per diem, non-exempt position provides onsite services to a dedicated client or book of business, with two 4-hour shifts per week and flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities include assessment, referral, training, crisis response, HR consultation, and workplace coaching. You will document case activity in the clinical systems and adhere to HIPAA and privacy regulations.