Employee Assistance Program Lead

Herndon Solutions Group

. Provide daily onsite leadership, supervision, and coordination of contract EAP consultants .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeBethesda • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical counseling, crisis management, and employee assistance program (EAP) coordination, with a strong focus on maintaining confidentiality and compliance with professional standards. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver effective training and outreach initiatives.

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Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical (LCSW-C)Clinical TriageCrisis ManagementShort-Term CounselingTraining and Outreach Activities

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Hard Skills

Clinical CounselingRisk AssessmentCritical Incident Stress DebriefingCase ManagementEvidence-Based Counseling

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationClinical JudgmentCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Industry Keywords

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Drug-Free Workplace ProgramMental Health SettingConfidentialityQuality Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide daily onsite leadership, supervision, and coordination of contract EAP consultants
Ensure consistent service delivery and adherence to procedures, clinical protocols, and contract requirements
Provide evidence-based, short-term individual and group counseling
Conduct clinical triage, crisis intervention, risk assessments, and critical incident stress debriefings
Consult with supervisors, management, and employee relations professionals regarding workplace concerns and EAP interventions
Serve as the primary contract EAP liaison to the federal EAP Manager
Escalate and coordinate clinically complex or high-risk situations with NIH leadership
Coordinate referrals to community-based mental health professionals and support resources
Provide case management and follow-up to support continuity of care
Support federal Drug-Free Workplace Program activities
Develop and deliver employee and supervisor training
Participate in outreach initiatives to increase awareness and utilization of EAP services
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records
Coordinate with NIH stakeholders to support access to EAP services
Participate in quality improvement activities and collaboration between contract personnel and federal leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field
Current clinical licensure as a Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical (LCSW-C), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or comparable license recognized by the appropriate licensing authority in the state of practice
Minimum of two years of postgraduate employment providing clinical counseling in a mental health setting
Experience and skills in clinical triage, short-term counseling, supervisory consultations, crisis management, critical incident stress debriefing, training, outreach activities, and referrals to community resources
Strong clinical judgment and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary clinical teams, federal stakeholders, and organizational leadership
Maintain all required professional licenses and comply with confidentiality, privacy, and professional practice requirements
Primarily onsite daily presence at the NIH Bethesda, Maryland office
Flexibility to address urgent program needs and contract requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Educational reimbursement opportunities
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Employee wellness programs