EAP Counselor jobs in Springfield, MO

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

This position is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus!!!

Hybrid Role - 4 days onsite and 1 day work from home.

Overview:

The EAP Specialist provides direct clinical services to Mercy and contracted employers, employees, and their dependents. They also serve contracted unions and their membership. Clinical services include assessment and short term counseling, coordination of referrals, case management, and crisis intervention. The EAP Specialist is also responsible for providing employer leadership consultation, facilitating seminars on EAP related topics, and responding to critical incidents in the workplace. They also assist employers with policy implementation, formal management referrals, and return-to-work agreements

Qualifications:

• Education: Masters Degree in a Behavioral Health field Licensure: Missouri licensure as a LPC or LCSW.
• Experience: Minimum two years of full-time clinical experience, including experience in substance abuse assessment/treatment, crisis intervention/risk assessment, and leading groups.
• Other: Strong ethical awareness and decision making skills in navigating cases with multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to adapt EAP service delivery to a variety of company cultures and leadership styles
  • Excellent communication and public speaking skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings and seminars for up to one hundred attendees.
  • Adept computer/technology skills, including the ability to use an electronic health record and Microsoft PowerPoint for presentations.
  • Drivers license and personal vehicle for travel throughout the St. Louis region and surrounding counties.
• Preferred Experience:
  • Experience in providing brief/solution-focused counseling and EAP services, especially in the healthcare industry.
  • Training and experience in leading Critical Incident Stress Debriefings (CISD).
  • Experience providing telehealth delivery of counseling services.
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP), Substance Abuse Professional (qualification per DOT regulations)

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position.  The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.