Professional Health Coordinator/EAP Counselor

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Job Title

Professional Health Coordinator

Location

Akron

Facility

Bath Health and Wellness

Department

Caring for Caregivers-Caregiver Office

Job Code

T99487

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm/10:30am-7:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

As part of Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital, the Bath Health and Wellness Center offers patient-friendly primary care and specialty services to the surrounding community. Our expert physicians and caregivers continuously aim to create a welcoming and supportive environment for patients of all ages. Here, you will receive endless appreciation and encouragement while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Professional Health Coordinator serves a key role in Cleveland Clinic’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This role includes assessment, case management, short-term counseling, and support for both mandatory and voluntary caregivers—primarily healthcare professionals with concerns
such as substance use, mental health, or cognitive issues.

Caregivers in this position must manage sensitive and complex cases with discretion, professionalism, and high emotional intelligence. They will collaborate with hospital leadership, work across all organizational levels, and may contribute to compliance monitoring and program development.

A caregiver in this role will work 4 days a week on-site at Bath Health and Wellness and one day on-site at Mercy Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Occasional schedule flexing may be required for critical employee situations.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Provide assessment, coordination, case management and monitoring of mandatory participants, including licensed healthcare professionals and physicians with suspected issues of impairment. 

• Provide consultation to hospital leadership on the identification and resolution of job performance problems relative to employee personal problems. 

• Provide short-term counseling and supportive services to voluntary participants. 

• Assist with program promotion and awareness by establishing relationships with key hospital personnel and conducting presentations. 

• Staff all critical cases with senior Caring for Caregivers leadership, as well as the Licensed Professionals Health Committee and Physician Health Committee when indicated. 

• Complete all documentation in adherence with professional and departmental standards. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Master's degree in one of the Behavioral Sciences. 

• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)  

• Minimum five (5) years of experience with direct clinical services, including broad exposure to chemical dependency and psychiatric diagnoses 
• Case management and assessment experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) in chemical dependency counseling 

• Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP)

• Prior experience in employee assistance program (EAP) and/or clinical experience with professional populations

• Knowledge of or experience in healthcare professional impairment and rehabilitation
• Experience consulting with leadership regarding employee behavioral
  health/performance concerns

Physical Requirements:

• A high degree of dexterity to produce materials on a PC.
• Normal or corrected vision and hearing.
• Extensive sitting and frequent walking.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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