Onsite EAP Counselor - Workplace Wellbeing & Crisis Support

Optum; Laguna Niguel (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking an On-site EAP Counselor to deliver clinical services across four hospital locations in Orange County, CA. The role requires a masters/ doctoral degree, CA license, and 3+ years of behavioral health experience.

Travel between Fullerton, Orange, Mission Viejo, and Laguna Beach is expected. Responsibilities include assessments, referrals, EAP authorizations, crisis intervention, and collaboration with HR and management on workplace issues.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in a behavioral health discipline.
• Current unrestricted license at independent practice level in CA.
• 3+ years of behavioral health experience.
• Ability to work onsite and travel to hospital locations in Orange County.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical and solution-focused assessments and time-limited counseling.
• Assess and refer to appropriate programs and services (work-life, behavioral health, substance use and community resources).
• Provide EAP authorization for members needing ongoing counseling services.
• Provide crisis intervention and management support for Critical Incidents.
• Develop workplace policies and procedures as needed.
• Provide manager consultation on work-related issues and organizational dynamics.
• Document case notes accurately in clinical systems.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Manager consultation

Workplace training

Education

Masters/Doctoral in behavioral health

Tools

MS Office

Case management system

Job description

Optum is seeking an On-site EAP Counselor to deliver clinical services across four hospital locations in Orange County, CA. The role requires a masters/ doctoral degree, CA license, and 3+ years of behavioral health experience.

Travel between Fullerton, Orange, Mission Viejo, and Laguna Beach is expected. Responsibilities include assessments, referrals, EAP authorizations, crisis intervention, and collaboration with HR and management on workplace issues.