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Atlanti Care
New Jersey

EAP Therapist I

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Position Summary

  • Reports To: EAP Manager
  • Training: Annual, Safety, CPI six (6) hours in discipline, BLS
  • Career Development: Therapist LIP  Sr. Therapist  Prgm Manager  Director

Position Summary

The EAP Therapist counsels and assists employees with issues affecting personal well-being and job-related performance. Evaluates and recommends outside treatment, if necessary. Provides on-site and virtual trainings as well as incident debriefings for employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assessment of new individuals contacting the Employee Assistance Program for services
  • Complete all necessary EAP related documentation
  • Engages support systems and referral sources
  • Provides basic case management services and documents treatment provided.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to any age/disability group assigned
  • Proficient in the knowledge and skills described in the core competency curriculum for each assigned age/disability group
  • Provides competent individual, family, couples, group psychotherapy, and substance use interventions
  • Provides other therapeutic services, within scope of demonstrated competence, as required
  • Provides competent crisis intervention
  • Assists with case management and interagency coordination of services for clients. Makes appropriate referrals
  • Provides clinical guidance and appropriate interaction with external providers.
  • Documents all client interactions, including all sessions with clients, families, significant others, etc. within established time frames
  • Completes Progress Notes accurately, addressing treatment goals, major clinical issues and changes in mental health status
  • Writes in a professional and competent manner
  • Documentation must be completed within one (1) calendar day of service delivery
  • Productivity goals shall meet % as designated by department
  • Provides EAP related trainings to employees and active contracts
  • Provide crisis critical incident debriefing when called upon

Minimal Qualifications

  • Education: Master's Degree in behavioral health
  • Valid LSW, Valid NJ Drivers License
  • Experience: Two (2) years in behavioral health and substance use treatment setting

Preferred Qualifications

Additional years experience in behavioral health and addiction setting Bi-lingual

Equipment Use: Computer, virtual platforms delivering telehealth, copier, facsimile

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a

comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans with employer contributions

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care

Wellness Programs to help you thrive

Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.

Key Responsibilities

The EAP Therapist counsels employees on personal and job-related issues while providing clinical assessments and psychotherapy interventions. They also conduct on-site and virtual trainings, manage crisis incidents, and coordinate referrals for external treatment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in behavioral health and possess a valid LSW license. A minimum of two years of experience in a behavioral health and substance use treatment setting is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical DocumentationReferral CoordinationTraining Delivery

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates EAP Therapist I at Atlanti Care a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,995 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 28% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Atlanti Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlantic City, NJ
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans with Employer Contributions
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Wellness Programs