Per Diem EAP Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY :

Responsible for serving multiple EAP contracts including the clinical, training, and promotional aspects of the program. This position will represent ABH® and its services in a positive and professional manner and adhere to ABH’s best practices, guidelines, policies and procedures as established, promoting ABH as a leader in behavioral healthcare in all interactions and work.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis for a wide range of issues presented by employees and family members;
• Provide brief problem solving, supporting and motivational counseling;
• Provide appropriate referral coordinated with medical insurance, clinical and financial needs;
• Develop referral resources for a wide range of employee needs, including cultural and ethnic;
• Follow up in a timely manner ranging from one follow-up call to ongoing case monitoring for treatment compliance for more severe cases, such as chemical dependency, psychiatric and fitness for duty;
• If requested, conduct supervisor training sessions to meet specific needs of the organization;
• Deliver services to managers and supervisors on handling troubled employees;
• Provide consultation services to managers and supervisors on handling troubled employees;
• If requested, provide employee education sessions on a wide variety of topics;
• Conduct groups with employees to cope with change, loss and trauma and provide critical incident response;
• Maintains confidentiality of all client protected health information and adheres to all HIPAA related to policies and procedures;
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and cultural sensitivity in all activities involving individuals of diverse backgrounds;
• Performs other tasks / responsibilities as required to support the business operations.

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