Onsite EAP Counselor - Per Diem, Workplace Wellbeing

Optum; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Optum is seeking an Onsite EAP Counselor to deliver behavioral health services at client sites in Santa Clara, CA. This per diem role guarantees 8 hours per week, is paid hourly, and non-exempt.

You will conduct assessments, provide referrals, deliver brief interventions, and collaborate with HR and managers on workplace health and resilience. The ideal candidate holds a Masters or Doctoral degree in a behavioral health field, an active license, and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Masters/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; define goals and plan action.
• Assess and refer to Worklife, behavioral health, substance abuse resources.
• Provide limited aftercare monitoring and follow-up with employees.
• Provide manager consultation on work-related issues and crises.
• Deliver on-site training for managers and staff (wellness seminars, etc.).
• Document case interactions in clinical systems within required timeframes.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality of member information.

Skills

Assessment & referral

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Masters or Doctoral in behavioral health

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Optum is seeking an Onsite EAP Counselor to deliver behavioral health services at client sites in Santa Clara, CA. This per diem role guarantees 8 hours per week, is paid hourly, and non-exempt.

You will conduct assessments, provide referrals, deliver brief interventions, and collaborate with HR and managers on workplace health and resilience. The ideal candidate holds a Masters or Doctoral degree in a behavioral health field, an active license, and at least 3 years of relevant experience.