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EAP Telephone Counsellor-March 2024
Dublin
Mar 16, 2025
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About EAP Telephone Counsellor

  EAP Telephone Counsellor - Dublin

  Optum, the fastest growing part of UnitedHealth Group, is a leading information and technology-enabled health services business. Our teams are dedicated to modernising the healthcare system and improving the lives of people and communities.

  Serving virtually every dimension of the health system, we work with a diverse set of clients across 150 countries - from those who diagnose and treat patients to those who pay for care, deliver health services, and those who supply the cures. Optum maintains operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Our innovative partnerships provide technology and tools that enable unprecedented collaboration and efficiency. As a result, we can tap into valuable healthcare data to uncover insights and develop strategies for better care at lower costs.

  About the role:

  This role is built around a caring supportive team of counsellors with a desire to improve the wellbeing of our members. The successful candidate will have a warm caring approach to their profession and be a proactive team player.

  You will be proficient in working with a brief model of delivering Emotional Wellbeing Support with a realistic approach to coaching our members to their desired goal.

  As a Telephone counsellor, you will have the opportunity to work to fixed shifts, whilst making a difference in the lives of EAP clients with the support you deliver.

  Key responsibilities will include:

  • Assessments and in the moment support to a diverse range of clients using a brief solution focused model.

  • Provide one off emotional wellbeing calls, referring to internal and external resources

  • Carry out risk assessments and triage

  • Complete case notes for all clients in line with clinical policy

  • Undertake training modules and company specific E- learning

  • Keep up to date on relevant regulatory and legislative developments.

  • Play a proactive role in weekly and monthly team meetings

  • Demonstrate a keen awareness of meeting customer expectations within the boundaries of emotional wellbeing

  • IT skills are essential to this role

  • Problem solving and the ability to create an internal network are key

  • Undertake all other tasks and responsibilities as required

  Shifts available from Monday to Sunday, 8am to 11pm

  5 days a week, 37.5 hour week

  Required qualifications:

  • Hold a minimum of a Diploma Level 7 in Counselling or equivalent

  • Have completed minimum 450 clinical hours.

  • Registered membership with a professional association such as BACP or equivalent.

  • Previous assessment and short-term counselling experience.

  • Experience working in a brief solution focused counselling model together with telephone/video counselling experience.

  • Strong risk assessment skills with regards to Child Welfare/Safety concerns, Suicide/Self-Harm, etc.

  • Good clinical judgement and understanding of your responsibilities regarding confidentiality; strong work ethic and professionalism.

  • Excellent communication, problem solving, collaboration, cultural competency, interpersonal, self-care, time management and organizational skills.

  • Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams, SoftPhone etc.).

  Why Work Here:

  You will receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

  Private medical insurance, life assurance, accreditation fees, a bonus plan, company pension, discounted gym membership and more.

  • 25 days annual leave

  • Fully confidential EAP support for you and your household members

  • A structured training and onboarding programme, and all the technology, tools and knowledge to excel in your role

  • Clear direction on what it takes to successful in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in

  Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

  Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  Keywords: #RPO, #EAPEMEA, Counsellor, Psychotherapy, Counselling, Employee Assistance, BACP, IACP, IAHIP, FTA

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