Employee Assistance Consultant

The University of Virginia's Faculty and Employee Assistance Program (FEAP), part of UVA Human Resources, is hiring an Employee Assistance Consultant. This entry-level role is a great opportunity for early-career behavioral health professionals to build clinical skills while supporting the well-being of UVA employees and community partners.

FEAP provides confidential counseling, assessment, referral, training, and critical incident response services. We help faculty, staff, their families, and community partners strengthen both personal well-being and organizational health, while promoting workplace wellness and resilience. Our team-based approach ensures employees receive high-quality, professional support tailored to individual and organizational needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intake, assessments, short-term counseling, and referrals.

• Participate in case consultation and complete clinical documentation.

• Assist with intake coverage, scheduling, and general operations.

• Support FEAP's education, outreach, and promotional events.

• Participate in FEAP's after-hours on-call rotation following training.

• Uphold professional, ethical, and organizational standards in all work.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career behavioral health professional looking to apply clinical skills in a workplace setting.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree in mental health, social work, or related field preferred.

• Two years of relevant experience. Relevant and preferred experience may include:

• Internship or practicum in a behavioral health or EAP setting

• Experience in employee well-being, critical incident response, or workplace training

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to intake assessments, short-term counseling, and referrals during training or prior experience

• Familiarity with clinical documentation standards and confidentiality requirements (e.g., HIPAA)

• Foundational clinical skills with a desire to grow in the EAP field

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage diverse individuals and groups

• Effective organization, time management, and documentation skills

• Comfort balancing clinical and operational responsibilities

• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation after training

• Team-oriented mindset with openness to learning and development

The anticipated hiring range is $58,000 - $65,000, commensurate with education and experience. This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule in accordance with UVA's remote work guidelines. Occasional travel to UVA and community worksites is required, and the role includes participation in an after-hours on-call rotation following onboarding. This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

To learn more about UVA and the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.

Application review will begin after October 7, 2025. Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

How to Apply

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0076634. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Internal applicants: Apply through your Workday profile by searching "Find Jobs."

Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

For questions about the application process, please contact Ashley Cochran, alc6dk@virginia.edu.