EAP Counselor

Department:
10167 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - EAP

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hours Per Week:
40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday through Friday, some family friendly hours required.

This position will be a split of remote and on-site work at our Franklin office.

Pay Range
$30.15 - $45.25

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.

Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

This is Transformation

One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward.

Starting with You

Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access

What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it

Inspiring Professionals

With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care

We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in:


Cardiovascular Care
Neurosciences
Gynecology
Oncology
Pediatrics
Primary Care
Neurology
Geriatrics
Trauma Care