EAP Consultant/ Counselor
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.
Emplify Health is hiring for a full-time EAP Consultant. The EAP Consultant provides assessment, crisis intervention, referral, and short-term counseling services to clients utilizing EAP for a variety of personal, family and work-related concerns in addition to directs all EAP services for assigned contracts, develops and provides EAP training and education to employees and managers of Emplify Health as well as tri-state area businesses holding EAP contracts.
What You Will Work
- FTE: 1.0 FTE (80 hours bi-weekly)
- Shift: Monday – Friday, core business hours
- Location: Hybrid model - two days remote and three days in the office in Tomah, WI.
What You Need
Candidates must possess a Masters degree in Social Work or related field
2 years experience in mental health counseling, human services, or social work in a hospital or clinic setting.
Wisconsin Licensure in One of the Following
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Iowa and Minnesota licensure in one of the above required within 90 days of hire.
What You Get
Top-notch benefits: 401(k) with matching, paid time off, competitive health insurance, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, and more
Career Growth/CDC - Growth opportunities and access to Emplify Health’s Career Development Center to help you navigate your career
If you have a passion for enriching every life, this may be the right opportunity for you!
About Emplify Health by Gundersen
Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.
We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Responsibilities
The EAP Consultant provides assessment, crisis intervention, and short-term counseling services to clients for personal and work-related concerns. They also manage EAP contracts and develop training programs for employees and managers.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field and have at least 2 years of experience in mental health or human services. Licensure as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT in Wisconsin is required, with Iowa and Minnesota licensure required within 90 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 26% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · above average in mental health counseling | ranked against 783 Mental Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Counseling median $74k (middle half $65k–$85k)324 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Wisconsin index 94.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 60% remote · 26% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | +18.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates EAP Consultant/ Counselor at Gundersen Health System a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 783 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
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