Clinical Counselor, Work/Life Connections-EAP – Onsite, Nashville TN

Job Summary

The Clinical Counselor delivers direct short-term clinical counseling services to a diverse population of faculty and staff. This role focuses on conducting assessments, delivering solution-focused therapy, and connecting clients with appropriate community-based resources for ongoing care when needed. The Clinical Counselor is responsible for making independent decisions regarding clinical assessment, treatment planning, and management of caseload and recommendations for employee return to work within the Program guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessment and referral of employees with personal and job-related problems.
• Provides short-term counseling, as appropriate.
• Provides crisis intervention and CISM (critical incident stress management services) for individuals and groups of employees in response to traumatic events as needed.
• Makes employees re-enter the workplace as appropriate after hospitalization.
• Encourages employees to sign an alcohol and drug agreement with EAP.
• Works closely with the Professional Assistance Programs and treatment centers.
• Intervenes as needed with employees who do not comply with the agreement.
• Conducts discharge planning meetings with employees and counselor at the treatment center.
• Performs management consultations to facilitate early identification, intervention, and referral of employees with job performance problems.
• Participates on an as needed basis with policy initiatives especially related to the Drug Free Workplace and Violence in the Workplace.
• Assists Organizational Manager with training's and educational workshops as appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality of all EAP client records.
• Updates a resource and referral directory of Vanderbilt and other community resources.
• Participates in EAP Staff meetings to discuss EAP client cases, particularly complex cases requiring supervision.
• Coordinates the return to work transition with employees and managers, as appropriate.
• May provide supervision for graduate social work interns, when applicable.
• Serves as liaison between EAP, Human Resource Services, and other departments.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Master or Clinical Social Worker (LPC, LMSW, LCSW)
• Strong clinical assessment, counseling, and intervention skills.
• Experience supporting individuals with a broad range of behavioral health concerns.
• Experience providing counseling services within a healthcare, hospital, academic medical center, or other clinical setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse populations and professional groups.
• Demonstrated ability to support clients in achieving personal growth, resilience, and positive behavioral change.
• 3-5 years post-licensure as Clinical Counselor, Therapist or Behavioral Health Professional.
• Experience delivering short-term, solution-focused, and brief intervention therapy models.
• Proficiency with clinical documentation systems.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience developing and facilitating workshops, trainings, and presentations on a variety of mental health and wellness topics.
• Ability to identify, coordinate, and refer clients to appropriate community-based providers and support resources.
• Experience working independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.