Onsite EAP Counselor - Per Diem - Stratford, CT
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Stratford
Posted on: September 15, 2023
Job Description:
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by
technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The
work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by
connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and
resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a
culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers,
comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come
make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance
health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring.
Connecting. Growing together.--The Onsite EAP Counselor is a
professional position responsible for providing onsite services to
either a dedicated customer or customers in our overall book of
business. Responsibilities range from assessment and referral,
management consultations, training, and critical incident response.
An Onsite EAP Counselor may also provide consultation to HR,
program managers and supervisors on workplace and organizational
issues.--***This is a per diem role for a total of 10--hours per
week (hours are guaranteed). --Position is non-exempt status and
paid on an hourly basis.***--Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct solution focused consultations; helping clients define
goals, plan action and gain insight
- Assess and refer to appropriate programs and services including
but not limited to: Worklife, behavioral health, substance abuse /
chemical dependency and community-based resources
- Assist with referrals 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.)
- 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 managerYou'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 your state of residence
- 3+ years of experience in a behavioral health setting
- Ability to work onsite as neededPreferred 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
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Solid interpersonal skills required and the ability to work
effectively among different levels of management and personnel
- Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage
stressful situations and multiple competing prioritiesCareers with
Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more
effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects
of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one
insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together
some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its
fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work
with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve
important challenges.--Connecticut Residents Only: The hourly range
for Connecticut residents is $27.07 to $53.08. Pay is based on
several factors including but not limited to education, work
experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary,
UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive
benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock
purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to
eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a
career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice
of benefits and incentives.At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to
help people live healthier lives and make the health system work
better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender,
sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to
live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too
many barriers to good health which are disproportionately
experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups
and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our
impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable
care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes
- an enterprise priority reflected in our
mission.------------Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere:
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status,
disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other
characteristic protected by law.------UnitedHealth Group is a drug
- free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test
before beginning employment.--
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