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CVS Health

Runs pharmacies, health plans and clinics

Employee Assistance Program Clinical Counselor

Full-TimePosted on 10/22/2026Deadline 10/29/26
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Master's
Jamaica, Queens, NY, USA
In PersonOn-site at JFK Airport.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Hold a current and unrestricted master's-level mental health professional license; accepted licenses include LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist.
  • For other clinical licenses, including LPC, LCPC, LCMHC, and LMHC, hold Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) certification or a nationally certified alcohol/drug abuse counselor credential: NAADAC/NCC AP NCAC I, NCAC II, or MAC; International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium ICADC or ICAADC; or National Board of Certified Counselors MAC.
  • Have Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) training or certification, or be willing to become CISM certified.
  • Have at least 1 year of substance abuse treatment and assessment experience and be SAP certified or willing to become SAP certified.
  • Have at least 3 years of direct clinical experience in a variety of settings.
  • Hold a Master's degree within behavioral health.
  • Maintain current licensure in good standing and meet all licensure requirements in the state where services are provided.
Responsibilities
  • Provide on-site consultation, counseling, and informational services to airline employees.
  • Conduct initial assessment and triage for mental and behavioral health services.
  • Provide short-term individual counseling for presenting issues including mental and emotional disorders, conditions, addictions, lifestyle management, and work-life concerns.
  • Refer employees to appropriate treatment or a higher level of care based on clinical assessment, including RFL, behavioral health or medical insurance, emergency behavioral health services, and community resources.
  • Refer employees to and promote other support benefits available through the company.
  • Coordinate the RFL benefit for all employees and maintain knowledge of all EAP offerings.
  • Partner with managers, union representatives, drug and alcohol team members, and local contacts to support the employee group at the work site.
  • Conduct workshops, panel discussions, and training seminars on health enhancement topics using Aetna-approved catalogues and training materials.
  • Support company-related events, such as health fairs, as needed.
  • Provide on-site Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) through group and individual sessions after traumatic events when requested and clinically appropriate.
  • Offer Management Consultation (MC) to managers, union representatives, and other leaders, and assist with formal referrals related to workplace issues.
  • Complete formal substance use assessments, treatment referrals, and case management for non-DOT and DOT-covered employees.
  • Attend internal and external meetings as requested or appropriate, including meetings with the onsite clinical manager, onsite clinical team, airline employees, and representatives.
  • Collaborate with professionals to support positive clinical outcomes and continuity of care for employee clients.
  • Protect the confidentiality of member information and comply with enterprise and EAP confidentiality policies.
  • Maintain accurate and complete documentation meeting risk management and regulatory requirements, and submit it routinely and on time.
Desired Qualifications
  • Have experience as an onsite EAP counselor at a large company or organization within an EAP, wellness, or medical setting.
  • Have familiarity working with unions and work-related issues.
  • Have expertise in workplace-related stress within a corporate environment.
  • Have strong intercultural expertise, particularly in a corporate environment.
  • Have familiarity with workplace violence assessments, prevention, and post-incident recovery.
  • Hold Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) certification.
  • Work effectively and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team with onsite resources.
  • Collaborate with HR and management on employee wellness initiatives.
  • Deliver trainings to employees effectively.
  • Have strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
  • Have strong organizational and documentation skills.
  • Respond to plan sponsor needs in a timely manner by email, in person, or through other channels.

About the company

CVS Health runs pharmacies, health insurance plans and medical clinics for individuals, employers and government programs across the United States. Its businesses include CVS Pharmacy, the Aetna insurer and Caremark, which manages prescription coverage and negotiates drug prices for health plans. Patients fill prescriptions in stores or by mail and receive care through walk-in clinics, primary care centers and home visits. The company earns money from prescription sales, insurance premiums, plan administration fees and clinical services, combining coverage with places to obtain treatment. Its first store opened in 1963, and its headquarters are in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Founded

1963

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Demand is expanding: CVS Health reported $106.1 billion revenue in the June 2026 quarter, up 7.3% year over year.
  • Eligible colleagues get degree support: CVS Health's partner-college program covers tuition with no out-of-pocket cost through reimbursement.
  • Self-pay care is expanding: MinuteClinic announced $29 online weight-loss visits in August 2026, without recurring membership fees.

What critics are saying

  • Insurance leaves a narrow cushion: Aetna's medical costs consumed 87.4% of premium revenue in the June 2026 quarter.
  • Drug fees face limits: Caremark's July 2026 FTC settlement proposes separating fees from drug list prices.
  • Wilmington's pharmacist role includes mobility: CVS Rx Services lists up to 25% travel across nearby pharmacy locations.

What makes CVS Health unique

  • Its pharmacy shelves are tobacco-free: CVS removed tobacco products while keeping its national retail pharmacy network.
  • Caremark separates drug costs from service fees: TrueCost anchors pricing to acquisition benchmarks and makes dispensing fees visible.
  • Its clinics accept care-cost risk: Oak Street receives fixed payments from health plans rather than billing only per visit.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Company Equity
  • Wellness Program
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Oct 24th, 2026
CVS Health shares up 20.2% this year as bulls see $103 fair value and bears $62.09

CVS Health shareholders have gained 20.2% since the start of the year, including dividends, after the company launched its Health100 AI platform and quickly built out GLP-1 programmes. The shares cost $79.36 on January 1, 2026, and now trade at $93.47. Investors hold two views. Bulls set fair value at $103, assuming 18.0% revenue growth and a 2.0% profit margin. Bears put it at $62.09, assuming 7.0% growth, citing retail pressure and policy risk. Second-quarter 2026 revenue was $105.5 billion and net income $2.98 billion. Net margin reached 2.8%, up from 1.0% a year earlier, which supports the bulls, though lawsuits and regulatory settlements leave risks open.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 20th, 2026
CVS opens small 3,000 sq ft pharmacies to fill gaps left by 1,000 Walgreens and Rite Aid closures

CVS Health is opening small, pharmacy-only stores in communities left underserved after rivals closed locations. The chain has opened its newest 3,000-square-foot store in Roxbury, Massachusetts, just outside Boston. Walgreens and CVS have closed over 1,000 stores in recent years, and Rite Aid shut all 2,000 of its stores in 2023. Thinner margins strained profits at the chains. CVS plans to open 20 small-format stores this year. It already has sites in Birmingham, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, and Washington, D.C. Most offer immunisations as well as prescriptions. Smaller stores could cut inventory and rent costs. Walgreens has opened about 100 smaller stores for the same reason. IBISWorld puts the US pharmacy market at $739.4 billion in 2026.

PR Newswire
Oct 20th, 2026
MinuteClinic opens three Massachusetts clinics, including its first in Boston

CVS Health said MinuteClinic, its medical clinic inside select CVS Pharmacy stores, has opened three Massachusetts locations in Charlestown, Beverly, and Swampscott. The Charlestown clinic is the first MinuteClinic in Boston. Board-certified nurse practitioners staff each clinic. They offer vaccinations, health screenings, routine lab tests, physicals, and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries. Patients aged 18 months and older can walk in seven days a week, including evenings and weekends. Most major health insurance is accepted, and self-pay options are available. "By making care more accessible, we can help patients address health concerns earlier and avoid unnecessary visits to higher-cost settings such as the emergency room," said Tara Allain, executive area director at MinuteClinic.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 19th, 2026
CVS Health raises 2026 revenue forecast to $414B, but shares fall 11.5%

CVS Health raised its fiscal 2026 revenue forecast on August 5 to at least $414 billion, up from $405 billion in May. Yet the stock has fallen 11.5% since, against a 1.0% dip for the S&P 500. The company also lifted its adjusted earnings per share target to between $7.90 and $8.10, from $7.40 at the mid-point. It now expects cash flow from operations of at least $11.5 billion, up from $9.5 billion. Shares closed at $92.36 on October 16, just above the 50-day average of $91.73 and the 200-day average of $87.51. The new forecast implies second-half revenue about 0.5% below the same period last year. The next key test is the September quarter report, expected on November 4.

PR Newswire
Oct 7th, 2026
CVS Health opens first pharmacy-focused location in Boston area

CVS Health has opened its first pharmacy-focused location in the Boston area, situated at 32 Warren Street in Roxbury. The company plans to launch nearly 20 such locations across the US in 2026 to increase access to pharmacy care. The new format features full-service pharmacies averaging 3,000 square feet, offering prescription medications, immunisations, and over-the-counter products. Customers can order additional items with free home delivery. The Roxbury site includes a medication disposal bin and safe needle collection point. These smaller pharmacies complement CVS's existing formats, including traditional stores, store-in-store locations in Target and Schnucks, and sites with MinuteClinic facilities. According to CVS Health's 2025 Rx Report, 80% of patients prefer face-to-face pharmacy care, whilst 48% would switch pharmacies if limited to digital-only options.