Employee Assistance Program Counselor

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven. 

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. 

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. 

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! 

We are searching for a talented Counselor-EAP

*$4,500 new hire sign-on bonus with LICSW or LMHC license at time of hire. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)*

Hours: 24hrs

Shift: Day/Evening shift; 10:00am - 6:30pm

Location: Charlton Memorial Hospital - Fall River, MA

Travel: Driving on average 3 or more times per week required

A career at Southcoast Health offers you: 

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve 

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package 

• Generous Earned Time Off Package** 

• Employee Wellbeing Program 

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match 

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs 

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training 

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. 

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager, EAP or designee, perform diversified duties both within and in support of Employee Assistance Program including but not limited to providing assessments and short-term counseling and referrals to employees and their family members. Develop and provide training to employees on various relevant topics. Provide EAP training for and work with leadership to provide clinical interventions to employees where potential problems/issues have been identified. Assist in marketing Southcoast Hospitals Group EAP and other related services to prospective client organizations.

Qualifications

• A Masters Degree in Social Work is required.
• Duties require knowledge of Employee Assistance Programs.
• Counseling expertise is required.
• Level I licensure at the LICSW level is required.
• Public speaking skills are essential.
• A minimum of five (5) years related work experience required of which three years have been in an Employee Assistance Program.
• A minimum of LICSW license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and certification as a Certified Employee Assistance Professional are required.
• Working towards attaining certification in Employee Assistance is acceptable.

• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired. 

• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. 

Pay Range

USD $27.67 - USD $46.52 /Hr.

Compensation: 27.67 to 46.52 (USD)