Class Code: 06354
SENIOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM COUNSELOR
NATURE OF WORK
This is advanced professional work in the performance of counseling,
consultation, training, and related administrative work assisting county
employees in the Employee Assistance Program.
Work involves
providing crisis intervention, diagnostic interview, assessment, referral, and
case management services to employees and family members who are participating
in the Employee Assistance Program.
Work also involves
providing consultation to directors, supervisors, and union representatives
regarding troubled employees.
Position incumbent
provides follow-up evaluations of employee progress, prevention and education services, and assistance with
organizational development.
Work is performed
within established policies and procedures and is reviewed by a superior
through conferences, reports, and observation of performance.
ILLUSTRATIVE
TASKS
Conducts diagnostic
assessment interviews with employees and significant others to determine the
nature and extent of problems; involves the employee in treatment planning;
facilitates referral to appropriate treatment provider or program; monitors
employee compliance with treatment plans.
Functions as lead
counselor for high-risk employees.
Researches and
networks with mental health and chemical dependency service providers, as well
as community resources, to establish an appropriate range of referral services for
employees.
Provides follow-up,
support, case management, and quality assurance services.
Provides substance
abuse assessment and follow-up services to employees covered by U.S. DOT
regulations, following the DOT Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) guidelines.
Provides on-site
crisis intervention and follow-up services in response to extraordinary
traumatic incidents.
Consults with
administrative personnel in all county departments, divisions and offices, as
well as with union representatives; develops strategic action plans for
management of troubled employees.
Provides organizational
development services as required.
Develops and conducts various didactic/process trainings for management, employees,
and other target work groups as needed.
Performs related
work as required.
KNOWLEDGE,
ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Thorough knowledge
of methods, procedures and practices of employee assistance as a specialized
discipline.
Thorough knowledge of addictions and clinical counseling skills.
Thorough knowledge
of systems theory and/or organizational development theory.
Broad understanding
of
Considerable knowledge of current laws, developments and literature regarding
employee assistance.
Knowledge of mental
health and chemical dependency service providers, as well as community
resources, appropriate for employee referrals.
Ability to provide
counseling and treatment to troubled employees.
Ability to
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to serve the
public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the
letter and spirit of
Ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with the general public,
co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and
linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender,
ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or political
affiliation.
REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
A Master's Degree
from an accredited college or university with major course work in clinical
psychology or clinical social work or related field and five (5) years
professional counseling experience in a mental health or clinical setting; or
any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
State of
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented
FLSA Status: Exempt
Code of Ethics Certification: No
Class Spec. Estab./Revised: E05/94;
R02/06