Eap Specialist - Employee Assistance Program

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public
The primary purpose of the EAP Specialist position is to provide a variety of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services to employees and other eligible users. Responsibilities include all clinical and administrative activities necessary to assist employees seeking help with personal and work related concerns. The EAP Specialist also engages in other activities/initiatives to assist management and support the goals of MD Anderson.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• EAP Client Assessment / Case Management Conducts confidential and timely problem identification/assessment for employees who have work or personal concerns that may affect job performance and for other eligible clients. Provides short-term assistance, case monitoring, and follow-up services to assist employees with work and personal concerns and help maintain a safe and productive workplace.
• Behavioral Health Management Activities Provides assistance and consultation to management, Human Resources, and others seeking to manage the troubled or impaired employee, cope with workplace trauma, maintain a safe work environment, and improve job performance.
• Employee training and support activities Provides orientations about EAP services, conducts related employee training, and participates in various activities and initiatives within Human Resources and MD Anderson.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Service Orientation Provide service to our customers, including patients, patient caregivers, referring physicians and each other, in a reliable, responsive, safe, friendly and courteous manner.
• Promotes inclusiveness and collegiality by demonstrating respect and professionalism to others at all times
• Models safe, ethical behavior, mitigating risk to the institution through sound business practices, and adherence to MD Anderson's Standards of Conduct, institutional policies and procedures
• Meets time and attendance expectations and responds to requests in a timely manner, communicating expectations for procedures, service arrival, or project deliverables to patients and coworkers
• Admits when wrong, apologize and take steps to resolve a situation to help to patients and coworkers before being asked

Education
Required: Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field.
ExperienceRequired: Five years of professional mental health experience preferably providing EAP or related services.
Licensure
Required: Licensed by the State of Texas to practice as a mental health professional at the independent level of practice or must obtain license within 180 days of hire date.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 163631
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 66,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 82,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 99,000
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No
• Science Jobs: No

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