NYC Employee Assistance Counselor

The New York City EAP is a confidential, problem-solving program available to all New York City non-uniformed employees and their dependents in addition to the Department of Education (DOE), NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), Department of Correction (DOC) and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). The NYC EAP was created to act as a helping hand for NYC employees and their families. It is of utmost importance that NYC employees receive the mental, emotional, and social resources they need to feel healthy and supported in their work.

The NYC EAP is building the necessary staff to offer services to all who request them. NYC EAP will organize and offer programs to assist staff in strengthening their resilience in this challenging field of work; and to address trauma exposure and its impact on staff. NYC EAP will facilitate access to and utilization of appropriate trauma recovery and treatment resources. Together these measures will support staff morale and promote a healthy work culture.

EAP counselor will provide the following services:

• Individual biopsychosocial assessments.

• Crisis counseling and short-term supportive counseling.

• Treatment planning and management of care.

• Group counseling.

• Workshops & Presentations on various behavioral health topics.

• Supportive consultations to agency leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

1.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

2.High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or

3.Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Master's Degree in a mental health field (i.e. social work, mental health counselor).

• NY State Licensure or limited permit.

• Candidates must be able to accommodate a Monday

• Friday work schedule (two of which will be remote workdays) that includes evening hours (two 11AM-7PM shifts) - 2 or more years of clinical experience.

• Experience in trauma work, substance use treatment, crisis-intervention, and group work.

• Public speaking, presentation and workshop development and execution.

55a Program

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability through the 55-a Program. Note: Please indicate you are applying under the 55a program on your resume.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.