Senior EAP Counselor-Psychiatry

Provides short-term counseling, assessment and referrals for clients of the EAP. Conducts supervisor information and training sessions. Consults with supervisors, managers and HR staff. Serves as a lead worker to other EAP Counselors. May serve as back-up for EAP Manger and EAP Director in supervising the office; and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Consults and collaborates with medical providers and other team members regarding the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral health and other psychosocial issues. Assists in effectively managing, treating and counseling patients with chronic mental health conditions. Conducts psychosocial assessments, screenings and triage of patients, as needed. Develops individualized care plans for patients based on needs assessments which identify problems, goals, skills training, and other service needs. Provides support to patients to assist them in dealing with social, emotional, financial and or/environmental factors which affect their well-being. Provides short term individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, as well as education and skills training. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Master's in social work or related field Excellent interpersonal and team leadership skills Excellent clinical skills in mental health and addictions treatment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ten or more years of experience Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) highly recommended Total Rewards The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland's Faculty Physician's Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician's Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.