About this opportunity
Optum lists this Licensed EAP Counselor - Orange County opportunity in fullerton, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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 On-site EAP Counselor is a professional position responsible for providing onsite clinical services to a dedicated customer. Responsibilities range from assessment and referral, management consultations, training, and critical incident response. An on-site counselor may also provide consultation to HR, program managers and supervisors on workplace and organizational issues.
**This is a full-time benefited position working 40 hours a week between 8am-5pm. The schedule will be on-site at 4 different hospitals in Fullerton, Orange, Mission Viejo, and Laguna Beach.
**Pay negotiable based upon experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct clinical and solution focused assessments; time limited counseling; helping clients define goals, plan action and gain insight
Assess and refer to appropriate programs and services including but not limited to: Work-life, behavioral health, substance abuse/chemical dependency and community-based resources
Provide EAP authorization 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.)
Assist with development of workplace policies and procedures (e.g. Workplace violence prevention, FMLA issues, Impaired Employee issues) as needed
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
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 in CA
3+ years of experience in a behavioral health setting
Ability to work onsite and travel to the different hospital locations in orange county
Residence in CA
Preferred Qualifications: CEAP
EAP experience
Experience in settings such as managed care, private or public clinics, with emphasis on mental health, chemical dependency, and work place issues
Proficiency with all MS Office applications
Training in EAP, workplace and organizational dynamics
Proven solid written and verbal communication skills
Proven solid interpersonal skills 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
Worksite address
fullerton, CA, 92632, US
Who can apply
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