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Employee Assistance / EAP Counselor (9313C) 20734
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Position Number: 2364770
Location: Berkeley, CA
Position Type: Counseling

Employee Assistance / EAP Counselor (9313C) 20734 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan .

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 7/22/2021

Departmental Overview

The University Health Services (UHS) serves the campus as a comprehensive campus-based health center providing fully accredited primary medical care, counseling and psychological services and innovative health promotion programs for students, faculty and staff. UHS provides on-campus medical and mental health care and coordinates off-campus care through a network of community specialists and hospitals. Departments serving students include general medical, specialty and urgent care clinics, counseling and psychological services, laboratory, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology and health promotion. In addition, the UHS administers a major medical insurance plan, the Student Health Insurance Plan. Learn more by visiting https://uhs.berkeley.edu/

Be Well at Work - Employee Assistance is the EAP for UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The program operates under the auspices of University Health Services in conjunction with other Be Well at Work programs.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Be Well at Work, the primary responsibilities of EA counselors are clinical in nature and include: individual assessment; counseling and referral for faculty and staff; consultation for supervisors and others regarding faculty/staff with behavioral problems; crisis intervention/trauma response; and outreach and resource development. Additional responsibilities include program promotion; administrative functions; education and training for faculty and staff on common behavioral and work-related issues; and support of special projects.

Key responsibilities:

Clinical Services
1. Provide intake, assessment, referral, and follow-up services to faculty, staff, and their families. Such services include:
a. Short-term therapeutic intervention with a broad range of personal and work-related problems;
b. Clinical psychosocial intervention in crisis situations; and
c. Case management and referral to campus and/or community resources for continuing support.
d. Clinical and case management documentation in accordance with professional and privacy standards, and legal and ethical guidelines
2. Facilitate support groups.
3. Consult to supervisors and managers about individual and organizational challenges
4. Maintain strict confidentiality in all relevant aspects of his/her clinical work and clinically-related activities.

Education, Outreach, and Training
1. Develop and present campus educational programs on various topics including those related to: psychological and emotional well-being; stress management; impacts of social/racial injustice; the workplace; relationships; family issues; substance abuse; legal and financial matters; managing change; and communication skills.
2. Provide special training to supervisors on identification of troubled employees, intervention techniques, diversity equity and inclusion as it relates to mental health, and appropriate use of program services.
3. Responsible for projects regarding the development and coordination of campus and community services and resources.

Program Promotion
1. Actively participate in efforts to increase awareness of Employee Assistance programs, including:
a. Participation in campus-wide training such as new employee orientation, new faculty orientation, health fairs.
b. Other in-person promotional programming as it occurs.

Administrative Functions
1. Maintain client statistical information.
2. Develop, update, coordinate, and evaluate information and referral resources, (including private practitioners), that support program services found on campus as well as in the community.
3. Assist in developing and implementing new program components and executes special projects as assigned by the Be Well at Work Employee Assistance Director.
4. Write interdepartmental correspondence.
5. Consult with campus and community representatives regarding provision of Employee Assistance services.
6. Support the planning and implementation of research projects.
7. Provide back-up administrative coverage for operations.
8. Other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Required Qualifications

An understanding and sensitivity to the diverse needs of various multicultural, ethnic, socio-economic, educational, and age-specific populations within the University community.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws regarding disability, workers' compensation, mental health, employee relations-labor relations, and alcohol and drugs.
Strong, clear communication skills in writing, in person and in group presentations.
The ability to counsel and intervene in a broad range of clinical problems such as family, interpersonal, parent-child, intrapsychic, behavioral, substance abuse, and suicide risk.
Sound knowledge of employee assistance and work issues, and familiarity with the latest developments and trends in employee assistance programs.
Strong interviewing and interpersonal skills including the ability to establish rapport and on-going relationships with clients.
Knowledge and skills in a range of intervention techniques including individual, group, systems and organizations.
Understanding of the social, emotional, behavioral and psychological implications of an employee's personal problems for themselves and their work environment.
Ability to provide counseling and intervention to groups, departments or units as well as individuals.
Knowledge of individual, group and organizational change theory and practice.
Understanding of management and supervision theory and practice, including maintenance of performance standards.
Can identify individual problems and solve them, as appropriate, within short-term counseling model.
Knowledge of normal and abnormal behavior and its manifestations in humans.
Ability to function with independence in clinical work and other duties and responsibilities.
Management of own schedule of appointments within program guidelines which requires flexibility.
Ability to function under the general administrative and clinical supervision of the Be Well at Work Employee Assistance Director.
Seeks consultation as professionally appropriate.
Has ability to intervene and evaluate with severely disturbed employees.
Able to consult with professional and nonprofessional colleagues.

Education:

Master's or Doctorate degree in behavioral health field

Licenses or certifications required:

Current California mental health license in good standing; CEAP preferred. (CEAP, Psychologist, Social Worker, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Therapist, Psychotherapist, LPCC, LP, LMFT, MFT, LCSW, LPC will be considered.)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in the Employee Assistance field
Experience working with Higher Education/Academic environment
Knowledge of managed care insurance and making referrals within covered benefit plans

Salary & Benefits

Hiring Range: Up to $119,480 annually. Commensurate with experience. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

Other Information

Employment is contingent on successful completion of: Background Check, Acceptable Medical Evaluation that includes infectious disease surveillance and proof of current required vaccinations or immunity levels, and successful credentials verification (if applicable).

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=20734&PostingSeq=1