Employee Assistance Counselor

Independence Health System Careers • Butler, PA

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About The Position

Performs assessment/evaluations as well as short-term counseling and referral services for employees and their household family members of Butler Health System and companies with whom we provide programming.

Requirements

• Master Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology N/A Minimum:
• Act 33/73 Clearances
• One year related work experience.
• Knowledge of chemical dependency.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical license in either Social Work (LSCW/LSW) or Professional Counseling (LPC)

Responsibilities

• Assists employees and/or their household family members with problems by coordinating confidential client assessments, clinical and referral services for those individuals whose issues may impair job performance or daily functioning.
• Provides goal-directed short-term counseling to employees and their household family members, following all applicable procedures regarding confidentiality, case documentation, and clinical review.
• Maintains clinical effectiveness by utilizing resources to remain current in knowledge and information.
• Adheres to department policies and procedures by utilizing EAP standards and ensures that the EAP fully delivers the expected range of services by reviewing and complying with, hospital and business organization requirements.
• Provides both education and training services and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing as requested by internal/external personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time