Onsite EAP Counselor (Per Diem) - Hackensack, NJ

6 days ago
Hackensack, New Jerseyfrom $28Per Diem / PRNEmployee Assistance Program
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a EAP Counselor – Per Diem, Flexible Days in United States.

## This is a per diem role for a total of 8 hours per week (hours are guaranteed). Requires working two 4-hour shifts per week, 3:00pm-7:00pm (days are flexible).

Key Responsibilities

  • related issues such as; performance management, trauma impacting the workplace, organizational change, individual employee crisis intervention, coaching, and Work
  • life issues Provide crisis intervention and management support in response to Critical Incidents Conduct on

Requirements

  • We’re revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system.
  • Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations.
  • Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $28.94 - $51.63/hr

Work Schedule**

  • Per Diem position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a EAP Counselor – Per Diem, Flexible Days.

Key Skills

Behavioral HealthCrisis InterventionConsultationAssessmentReferralTrainingDocumentationCommunicationOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsWorkplace IssuesMental HealthSubstance AbuseTeam CollaborationProblem Solving
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Onsite EAP Counselor (Per Diem) - Hackensack, NJ at UnitedHealth Group a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Employee Assistance Program physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Employee Assistance Program — Physician Career Context

This Employee Assistance Program position at UnitedHealth Group is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $51000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Hackensack, New Jersey.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($51k–$51k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Consultation, Assessment, Referral, Training, Documentation, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Employee Assistance Program role.

Core responsibilities: The Onsite EAP Counselor is responsible for providing onsite services, including assessments, referrals, and crisis intervention. They also conduct training and consultations for managers and employees on workplace issues.

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits Package, Incentive and Recognition Programs, Equity Stock Purchase, 401k Contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Employee Assistance Program physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Incentive and Recognition Programs
Equity Stock Purchase
401k Contribution
5.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

6d ago

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