Employee Assistant Program, Clinical Counselor - Fully (Remote)
Listed compensation
$61k-$130k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · remote
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Job Summary
Aetna Mental Well-being is reimagining how mental health is delivered with a unified, tech-enabled approach for our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Resources for Living. The Clinical Counselor plays a vital role in Aetna Mental Wellbeing’s commitment to delivering timely, high-quality mental health care. This position transforms access to mental health support by providing members with an immediate, 24/7 connection via video, live chat, or phone. We are seeking candidates who share our passion for delivering industry-leading mental health services to people nationwide.
Schedule: Saturday–Wednesday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. Schedules are established to support business and coverage needs. Shift assignments may change over time, and a shift bid process occurs at least annually, which may impact individual work schedules.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver on-demand single session consultations, clinical assessments, triage, and informational services.
Leverage advanced technology platforms to enhance customer experience, ensuring optimal outcomes by connecting members to the right solutions at the right time to meet their needs.
Support members in their preferred communication modality, whether via phone, video, or chat, for personalized and effective care.
Required Qualifications
Valid, unrestricted independent professional behavioral health clinical license (e. g., LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LMHC, LCMHC, LICSW or Clinical Psychologist) in the state where the candidate will work.
1+ years of crisis intervention experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent multitasking abilities, and proficiency in using various technology platforms and tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Call center work experience.
- Experience in delivering services via multiple platforms (chat, video, phone).
- Strong rapport-building skills.
- Experience facilitating positive behavior changes.
- 1+ years of EAP, Behavioral Health, or Social Services experience.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
Familiarity with brief therapy models (Single Session Consultation is very helpful) and Motivational Interviewing.
Education
- Master’s degree in a behavioral health or counseling field.
- Anticipated Weekly Hours
- 40
- Time Type
- Full time
Pay Range
- The typical pay range for this role is:
- $60,522.00 - $129,615.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/25/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid, unrestricted independent professional behavioral health clinical license and have at least one year of crisis intervention experience. A Master's degree in a behavioral health or counseling field is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Employee Assistant Program, Clinical Counselor - Fully (Remote) at CVS Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
CVS Health ranks #1 of 12 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 26% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$95k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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