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UnitedHealth Group
Jupiter, Florida

Onsite EAP Counselor - Per Diem - Jupiter, FL

Counselor / TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$29-$52/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 51m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • ## This is a per diem role for a total of 12 hours per week (hours are guaranteed). Position is non-exempt status and paid on an hourly basis.
  • The Onsite EAP Counselor is a professional position responsible for providing onsite services to either a dedicated customer or customers in our overall book of business. Responsibilities range from assessment and referral, management consultations, training, and critical incident response. An Onsite EAP Counselor may also provide consultation to HR, program managers and supervisors on workplace and organizational issues.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Conduct solution focused consultations; helping clients define goals, plan action and gain insight
  • Assess and refer to appropriate programs and services including but not limited to: Worklife, behavioral health, substance abuse / chemical dependency and community-based resources
  • Assist with referrals for members needing ongoing/additional counseling services

Provide limited after care monitoring (following up with employees and/or providers to ensure the safety of employees, continuation of treatment, etc.)

Provide manager consultation services on a variety of work-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-site training services for managers and employees (e. g. wellness seminars, Health fairs, Lunch & Learns)

Participate in monthly 1 on 1's, team meetings, and other customer meetings as required

Utilize UHG computer to accurately and thoroughly document member contact/case documentation accessing appropriate clinical case management system (s) within departmental time frame

Follow internal ethical and regulatory privacy policies such as HIPAA, maintain confidentiality and private health information of members. Follows state and federal licensing practices

Other Projects as Assigned by Manager

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • Masters / Doctoral degree in a recognized behavioral health discipline
  • Current, unrestricted license at the independent practice level
  • 3+ years of experience in a behavioral health setting
  • Ability to work onsite as needed

Preferred Qualifications

CEAP

EAP Experience

  • Experience in settings such as managed care, private or public clinics, with emphasis on mental health, chemical dependency, and work place issues
  • Training in EAP, workplace and organizational dynamics
  • Proficiency with all MS Office applications

Proven Solid Written and Verbal Communication Skills

Proven solid interpersonal skills required and the ability to work effectively among different levels of management and personnel

Proven solid organizational skills with the ability to manage stressful situations and multiple competing priorities

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide onsite EAP counseling, assessments, referrals, aftercare monitoring, and consultations to employees, managers, HR, and supervisors on behavioral health and workplace issues. Deliver crisis and critical incident support, conduct training, document cases accurately, and follow privacy, ethical, and licensing requirements.

Requirements

Requires a master's or doctoral degree in a recognized behavioral health discipline, an unrestricted independent-practice license, at least three years of behavioral health experience, and the ability to work onsite as needed. Preferred qualifications include CEAP certification, EAP experience, workplace and organizational training, Microsoft Office proficiency, and strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Solution-Focused CounselingBehavioral Health AssessmentReferral CoordinationEmployee Assistance ProgramsWorkplace TrainingClinical DocumentationHIPAA ComplianceWritten Communication

Behavioral Health / EAP Counseling — Counselor Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 1,465 active listings.

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 6% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Counselor by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$81k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counselor listings in Florida629 active13,603 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 72% remote · 6% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Counselor pay trend+2.8% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 74/100Top Employers work-life index1,465 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$84k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

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<$80k
3
$80k-105k
4
$105k-130k
7
$130k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs
CME allowance
73%
401k / retirement match
73% this job
Loan repayment
9%
PSLF eligible
9%
Sign-on bonus
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,650 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Jupiter

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$733k
Typical market rent
$3,283/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.