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California · Remote OK

Employee Assistance Program - Clinical Counselor (must reside in California)

Counselor / TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$67k-$143k

The week · per this posting · Wednesday – Sunday

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 44m ago · Verified live

Job Description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Job Summary

Aetna Mental Well-being is reimagining how mental health is delivered with a unified, tech-enabled approach for our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Resources for Living.

The Employee Assistance Program, Clinical Counselor plays a vital role in Aetna Mental Wellbeing’s commitment to delivering timely, high-quality mental health care. This position transforms access to mental health support by providing members with an immediate, 24/7 connection via video, live chat, or phone.

We are seeking candidates who share our passion for delivering industry-leading mental health services to people nationwide.

Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM PST.

Schedule adjustments may be made based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver on-demand single session consultations, clinical assessments, triage, and informational services.

Leverage advanced technology platforms to enhance customer experience, ensuring optimal outcomes by connecting members to the right solutions at the right time to meet their needs.

Support members in their preferred communication modality, whether via phone, video, or chat, for personalized and effective care.

Required Qualifications

Unencumbered valid behavioral health license in the State of California - LCSW, LMFT, LPCC or Clinical Psychologist

1+ years of crisis intervention experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent multitasking abilities and proficiency in using various technology platforms and tools.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ years of EAP, Behavioral Health, or Social Services experience
  • Experience working with diverse populations.
  • Familiarity with brief therapy models (Single Session Consultation is very helpful) and Motivational Interviewing
  • Call center work experience
  • Experience in delivering services via multiple platforms (chat, video, phone)

Strong Rapport-building Skills

Experience facilitating positive behavior changes.

Education

  • Master’s degree in a behavioral health or counseling field.
  • Anticipated Weekly Hours
  • 40
  • Time Type
  • Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$66,575.00 - $142,576.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great Benefits for Great People

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/16/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an unencumbered behavioral health license in California such as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Clinical Psychologist. A minimum of one year of crisis intervention experience and a Master's degree in a behavioral health or counseling field are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical counselingClinical assessmentTechnology proficiency

Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 24% have no call, 54% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Clinical Psychology market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in counselingranked against 13,443 Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$67k–$143kClinical Psychology median $88k (middle half $74k–$102k)147 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 70% remote · 24% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS Counselor listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 18% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Clinical Psychology listings189 in the last 30 days103 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Clinical Psychology pay trend+4.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (13,443 Counseling listings); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Employee Assistance Program - Clinical Counselor (must reside in California) at CVS Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Counseling — ranked against 13,443 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 26 employers
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
60% this job
CME allowance
47%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 6.1
Better work-life than 40% of Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 343 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Remote
  • Includes weekends
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Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Bonus/short-term incentive program