Employee Assistance Counselor

As an Employee Assistance Counselor, you will provide counseling and consultative assistance services to employees and management in a Field Office or HQ Division, as directed by the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Applicants should be experienced clinicians able to respond quickly, ethically, and independently during complex situations.Qualifications: In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, applicants must also meet the specialized experience (SE) requirements as described below. In order for you to qualify based on Specialized Experience (SE), you must possess the SE below for the various GS levels. Please ensure all specialized experience can be identified in your resume.
GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-11 level, as defined below:

• Experience interpreting federal laws, regulations and directives governing operations of Employee Assistance counseling programs.
• Experience providing short-term interventions and resources referral assistance to federal employees and their families seeking help with challenges related to mental health and/or substance abuse, emotional, gambling, marital, family relations, financial, work-related issues, stress, grief/loss or other personal problems.
• Experience providing educational material to the level and interests of the audience and experience leading lectures, training seminars, and discussion groups.

GS-13: In addition to the above, applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-12 level, as defined below:

• Experience providing diagnosing and treating a variety of psychological illnesses and personality disorders, dual diagnosis and maladaptive behaviors.
• Experience providing educational material to the level and interests of the audience and ability to communicate such material effectively in forums such as lectures, training seminars, and discussion groups.
• Experience with consulting and advising management and healthcare professionals on complex employee performance and behavioral concerns and sensitive issues such as psychological, physiological and sociological aspects of alcoholism and other addictions and with the prevailing modes of treatment and rehabilitation.

Desired Experience
Desired experience are not mandatory and will not be utilized to minimally qualify applicants.
Desired Experience:
GS-12 - Two years of full time experience after obtaining license. (Two-five years of experience post independent licensure).
GS-13 - One year of full time experience at the GS-13. (Five years of experience post independent licensure).
Selective Placement Factor
Applicants must have a current state clinical mental health independent practice license in psychology, social work, psychiatrist, professional counseling or a clinical independent practice license from a closely allied mental health field with demonstrated substance abuse experience.
You must submit a copy of your current state clinical mental health independent practice license in psychology, social work, psychiatrist, professional counseling or a clinical independent practice license from a closely allied mental health field with demonstrated substance abuse experience.Education: See Requirements section.Employment Type: FULL_TIME