EAP Counselor

Major Responsibilities:

• Conducts assessments to determine nature and severity of problem(s).
• Develops treatment plan with client and discusses options which may include short-term sessions and/or referral to community resources for mental health or substance abuse treatment.
• Refers client to appropriate level of care and service provider.
• Facilitates referral and ensures client is successfully transitioned to service provider. Follows-up with client within one week after referral.
• Provides short-term sessions for clients experiencing problems affecting their ability to perform effectively in the workplace or in their personal life.
• Documents services in client records according to established protocols and within designated limits.
• Consults with leadership formally and informally to discuss the clinical process and delivery of the above services. Accepts direction and clinical feedback openly and modifies service delivery approaches as necessary based on these feedback sessions.
• Attends all EAP counselor and required meetings.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Marriage and Family Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or
• Professional Counselor license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or
• Social Worker license issued by the state of Wisconsin.

Education Required:

• Master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences or related field.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in a broad range of clinical work including brief counseling and post-graduate experience in a clinical setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be organized, detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Ability to complete requirements of hospital and program/department orientation.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Frequently lifts up to 25 lbs. without assistance, and occasionally lifts over 25 lbs. with assistance.
• Operates all equipment essential to performing duties of the job, including but not limited to, squeezing, turning, pushing and tearing.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a continuous but inconsistent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and reach above shoulders and twist.
• Must be able to quickly respond without warning to emergencies or crisis.
• May be exposed to verbal or physical outbursts from clients and/or their family members.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.