Social Worker - (Employee Assistance Counselor)

Responsibilities
Provide short term problem focused counseling and referral services to faculty, staff, and immediate family members for a range of personal issues including, marital, family, behavioral health, stress management, substance use and other personal concerns.
Conduct individual assessments. This includes record reviews, collateral contacts, and consultations with other professionals. Formulate service plans including appropriate referrals for evaluation and treatment. Refer clients to other services as needed for medical evaluation, treatment and/or needed social services.
Develop internal and external resources with service providers available to assist clients with various behavioral health concerns. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with appropriate care providers.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with key organizational stakeholders.
Conduct risk assessments and implement safety management plans.
Assume operational responsibility for EA colleagues during episodes of PTO, FMLA, MLOA and other absences.
Develop and provide educational/training programs regarding EA services. Develop and distribute promotional materials regarding the program’s goals and objectives to increase visibility and utilization.
Prepare and maintain confidential case records and reports.
Participate in the graduate education program.
Recommend suggestions to assure optimal service delivery & perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
NYS LMSW.
Prior EAP experience preferred.
Excellent communication skills and demonstrated capacity for critical thinking and problem solving.
Organizational and clinical knowledge relevant to the resolution of complex workplace problems.
Knowledge of organizational policies and best practices in the areas of behavioral health counseling, critical incident response, behavioral risk assessment, wellness, and work/family life balance.
Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook.
Minimum one year in current position.