Licensed EAP Counselor (Per Diem) - Remote
Company: Optum
Location: Orient
Posted on: January 27, 2025
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Job Description:
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's
your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs
integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start
-Caring. Connecting. Growing together. - -
The Onsite EAP Counselor is a professional position responsible for
providing onsite services to either a dedicated customer or
customers in our overall book of business. Responsibilities range
from assessment and referral, management consultations, training,
and critical incident response. An Onsite EAP Counselor may also
provide consultation to HR, program managers and supervisors on
workplace and organizational issues. - -
**This is a per diem role for a total of 16 hours per week (hours
are guaranteed). -Schedule is Monday and Wednesday, 9:30am-6pm
EST** -
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Primary 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
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You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on
what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in.Required
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
A dedicated private workspace with access to high speed
internet
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Preferred Qualifications:
Training in EAP, workplace and organizational dynamics
CEAP
Experience in settings such as managed care, private or public
clinics, with emphasis on mental health, chemical dependency, and
workplace issues
EAP experience
Proficiency with all MS Office applications
Proven solid written and verbal communication skills
Proven solid interpersonal skills required and the ability to work
effectively among different levels of management and personnel
Proven solid organizational skills with the ability to manage
stressful situations and multiple competing priorities
The hourly range for this role is $28.61 to $56.06 per hour based
on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including
but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience,
certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum
wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth
Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package,
incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k
contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility
requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with
UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits
and incentives.
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At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission.
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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal
Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
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OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass
a drug test before beginning employment.
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