EAP Counselor - Independent Contractor
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Job Description
AllOne Health is in the business of care; and service is what matters most.
As a leader in workplace behavioral health, we’ve proven that a company’s success is directly linked to the health and well-being of their employees.
By joining our team, you will make a difference in the lives of our clients and their communities. The meaningful work that we do includes counseling, providing work-life resources, wellness and more through our Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
We are currently seeking a Counselor to work onsite as an independent contractor at our customer location in Ashburn, VA. This position is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and conduct training and information seminars for administration and employee groups on mental health and well-being subjects related to the EAP Program.
- As needed, respond to workplace critical incidents onsite to provide individual and group debriefings to support administration and employees.
- Provide individual and group support to clients on a wide range of issues, including personal and mental health concerns.
- Conduct assessments and development support plans for clients experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges. Providing follow-up and monitoring support.
- Connect clients with appropriate community resources and support services, such as housing assistance, food security programs and mental health treatment facilities. Educate on EAP services available.
- Represent and promote EAP services at organizational health fairs.
What You’ll Need
- Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience
- Must hold a license in the state of Virginia
- Experience in assessment and crisis intervention response.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with applicable laws and ethical guidelines
- Familiarity with EAP programs preferred.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will provide individual and group mental health support, conduct assessments, and develop support plans for clients. Additionally, they will facilitate training seminars and respond to workplace critical incidents to provide debriefings.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related discipline and possess a valid license in the state of Virginia. A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, including assessment and crisis intervention, is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 34% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates EAP Counselor - Independent Contractor at AllOne Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 549 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.
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