Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) COUNSELOR
PART-TIME, AFTERNOONS
SUMMARY:
Performs clinical assessment of client's presenting problems. Helps the client specify desired outcomes that are mutually understood and agreed upon. Provides individual, group, and family counseling services including assessment, treatment planning, and referrals, if appropriate.
Clients include colleagues and family members of Saint Alphonsus and our client companies. Clients are typically adults, families, and occasionally, children from ages 10 and above.
Participates as a member of the department treatment team to help ensure the most appropriate treatment of clients.
Documents clinical and consultative activities.
Works to develop and promote the programs and objectives of the department.
HOURS and ENVIRONMENT: Two positions are available as follows:
REQUIREMENTS:
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Psychologist required in the state where practicing.
Five years post-graduate experience in a related mental health setting or hospital required.
Experience in crisis intervention and brief therapy techniques preferred.
Additional professional certifications (e.g., CAC, EMDR etc.) preferred.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups.
Conducts triage assessments of clients and help the client identify desired outcomes.
Counsel patients and families regarding recommended levels of care and community resources
Documents activities accurately and timely to assure proper billing and productivity statistics. Accurate documentation includes clinical description, referral sources, demographic information, financial/insurance information and follow-up requirements.
Leads critical incident debriefing groups as needed.
Participates in the on-call rotation to meet the needs of service line external contracts.
Works evening hours when required.
Writes mental health articles for quarterly newsletter.
Participates as an active member of the department team to create and deliver client education projects. Develop and promote the programs and objectives of the department.
Highlights and Benefits:
When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.
We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.
Ministry/Facility Information:
Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 90 ambulatory locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.
Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;
The region's most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);
Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life
Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.