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MYgroup is a full-service human capital consulting firm that enables people and organizations to thrive. Since 1987, we’ve partnered with organizations to provide programs and services that build strong cultures, improve retention, and ensure that every person can achieve their full potential in life and at work. A Charlotte Business Journal Best Places to Work recipient, MYgroup’s culture is healthy, supportive, and friendly. We are real people supporting real people. If you want to make a positive difference in the lives of others and value a healthy workplace, we encourage you to contact us.

Position Summary: A 1099 contracted onsite counselor providing confidential, short-term counseling, consultation, and employee support services at a designated client worksite. The contracted counselor serves as a visible and accessible mental health resource for employees, promoting emotional well-being, resilience, and workplace effectiveness.

While onsite hours are scheduled to meet workplace needs, the role offers professional independence to easily maintain outside clients and business ventures during noncontracted hours. The role functions as an extension of established EAP services with the designated organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide confidential short-term counseling services to eligible employees.
• Conduct brief drop-in consultations and scheduled counseling sessions.
• Assess employee concerns and provide appropriate support, resources, and referrals.
• Respond appropriately to employees experiencing emotional distress or crisis situations.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with professional, legal, and organizational standards.
• Promote awareness and utilization of onsite counseling services through outreach and employee engagement activities.
• Collaborate with designated organizational contacts while maintaining employee confidentiality.
• Provide consultation regarding workplace wellness and behavioral health concerns when appropriate.
• Maintain a professional onsite presence during contracted hours.
• Adhere to all applicable ethical, legal, licensing, confidentiality, and privacy requirements.

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and counseling skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish rapport quickly with employees from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong crisis intervention and de-escalation abilities.
• Professional presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Knowledge of behavioral health resources and referral processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and scheduling systems
• Ability to adapt to changing workplace environments and organizational needs.
• Experience providing crisis response, educational presentations, consultations and informal mediation

Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current unrestricted professional license in the state(s) where services are provided, including but not limited to LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LCPC, PsyD, or PhD.
• Minimum of three (3) years of post licensure counseling experience
• Experience providing short-term solution-focused counseling
• Ability to work independently in a workplace-based counseling setting
• Professional liability insurance meeting organizational requirements
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel to client locations.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and any additional screening requirements as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), workplace behavioral health, or organizational wellness programs.
• Experience providing onsite counseling services in corporate, manufacturing, healthcare, public safety, or government environments.
• Training and/or experience in crisis response, trauma-informed care, or critical incident stress management.
• Familiarity with workplace mental health trends and employee wellness initiatives.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Vision
• Hearing
• Speech
• Manual Dexterity

Cognitive Demands:

• Ability to listen, reason, think, concentrate and interact with others
• Ability to exercise self-control
• Ability to work under stressful conditions
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to make sound decisions and recommendations

Work Schedule: Onsite eight (8) hours per week as needed by an assigned client