Employee Assistance Counselor

Company: Arizona State University
Location: Tempe
Posted on: June 28, 2025

Job Description:

Arizona State University Employee Assistance Counselor Campus: Tempe JR108065 End Date: July 11, 2025 Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Job Description: Under the administrative direction of the Lead Employee Assistance Counselor, provides professional short-term counseling services to faculty and staff and their spouses and dependents with personal, family, career/work-related, and behavioral health problems. Salary Range: $60,000-$64,000, depending on experience Essential Duties: Provides the core services for an internal EAP in a large urban University. Performs assessment and evaluation, information and referral and crisis intervention services to clients on a regular basis. Provides consultation and training to supervisors, managers and administrators. Monitors progress of clients and provides feedback to both clients and administrators as needed while maintaining client's confidentiality. Works closely with other employee campus services including OHR Talent Development and and Office of General Counsel. Coordinates and provides education and training to campus organizations and employee constituencies. Conducts community outreach and screening events. Coordinates insurance coverage with eligibility of participants and performs case management when appropriate. Participates on relevant committees, task forces and work groups to provide the EAP perspective. Develops and maintains close working relationships with community resources, health care practitioners, and university/employee health care providers. Serves as liaison with department and other campus offices and programs. Desired Qualifications: Candidate must possess: Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy OR PhD in Psychology. A current Arizona Associate or Independent license issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, or be eligible for Arizona licensure via reciprocity. One year of experience in crisis counseling or case management, including one year of supervised behavioral health counseling. (Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.) Knowledge of the principles and practices of the core services of an internal employee assistance program in higher education. Knowledge of short-term mental health counseling procedures, including clinical assessment and evaluation, information and referral, and crisis intervention. Skill in consultation, organizational development, and Human Resources policy and practice. Skill in supervisory training, curriculum development and outreach. Skill in coordinating health care providers and case management. Knowledge regarding HIPAA and confidentiality related to patient care. Skill in effective communication. Knowledge of community resources. Working Environment: Location: Tempe campus 3 days per week, Polytechnic campus one day per week, remote 1 day per week. Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse (75%); required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work (10%). Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds (15%). Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. Department Statement: The Office of Human Resources is committed to the recruitment, retention and development of faculty, academic professionals, administrators and staff. Instructions to Apply: Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO: https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$8641.htmld To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments: Cover letter Resume/CV Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. ASU Statement: Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456. Relocation Assistance – For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources. Employment Verification Statement: ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Background Check Statement: ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check. Fingerprint Check Statement: This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check. About Arizona State University Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the country’s most innovative school, Arizona State University is where students and faculty work with NASA to develop, advance and lead innovations in space exploration. 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