The University of Virginia's (UVA) Faculty and Employee Assistance Program (FEAP) is growing and has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Lead. Guided by Employee Assistance Program (EAP) principles, clinical ethics, and institutional priorities, the Clinical Lead provides program support under the leadership of the Director.

Reporting to the Director of the Faculty Employee Assistance Program (FEAP), the Clinical Lead plays a vital role within the FEAP team. The Clinical Lead facilitates the development and implementation of innovative care models and provides guidance and leadership to a team of Employee Assistance Consultants. Additionally, the Clinical Lead acts as a subject matter expert in employee assistance services and is responsible for delivering EAP core services. These include on-call duties, managerial consultations, meetings with assigned clients, and critical incident support.

Responsibilities include:

Supervision (25%):

• Supervises a team of FEAP consultants and provides consultation to adhere to best practice s in direct client service delivery, compliance with university and FEAP policies and procedures, and support of FEAP consultants
  
• Sets goals and objectives with EACs to foster professional growth and development
  
• C ollaborat es with the Director to ensure comprehensive training for the EACs
  
• Monitors performance, offers coach ing, and conducts performance reviews. R ecommend ations may include hiring, firing, promotion s , , and other performance-related decisions
  
• Available during and occasionally outside of regular work hours for case consultation with EACs and program oversight.
  

Clinical Services (50%) :

• Provides direct services to employees, family members and the UVA organization
  
• Conducts a ssessment s , brief intervention s , and referral s ; establish es community linkages and manages case s
  
• Offers e xpert consultation and training to organization al leadership to support employees needing assistance , aiming to enhance the work place and improv e job performance
  
• Responds to c ritical i ncident s
  
• Collaborates in develop ing and delivering program s to raise awareness of behavioral health and wellness education activities
  
• Assumes o n-call responsibilities
  
• Provides training and development services to EAP accounts
  
• Adheres to clinical and ethical guidelines set by the Employee Assistance Pro fessionals Association (EAPA) and relevant professional licensing or disciplinary standards .
  

EAP Admin istration (25%) :

• In consultation with the Director, e stablishes standards for documentation , implements quality control , and t rains new team members on documentation requirements and database use. Provides feedback to the Director on compliance, learning needs , and documentation quality to support measurement of results
  
• Performs account management for assigned EAP accounts
  
• E nsures optimal staff utilization to provide best practice access to FEAP services , working closely with the Administrative Lead on scheduling
  
• Identifies , recommends and implements improve ment to services
  
• Contributes expertise to the development and measurement of emerging care and consultative models such as the E xtended model, Facilitated Management Referrals (FMR) , integration of Hoos Well/Virgin Pulse resources and other wellbeing platforms
  
• Along with the Director, coordinates FEAP 's response to emergent situations, serving as the backup to other Clinical Lead and in the absence support of EAC for CCC
  
• Responds to external requests on behalf of the Director as assigned
  
• O ther duties may be assigned as appropriate .
  

Anticipated Hiring Range: The anticipated hiring range for this role is $93,000 - $111,000 . Final compensation will be based on the candidate's relevant years of experience and overall qualifications.

The University of Virginia is an iconic public institution of higher education, with nationally ranked schools and programs, diverse and distinguished faculty, a major academic medical center and proud history as a renowned research university. UVA is a diverse global community of nearly 54,000 students, faculty, and staff. University students represent virtually every state in the nation, and 111 countries, and nearly a quarter-million alumni around the world actively support UVA's mission to serve the greater good. The UVA Health System is also a leader in re-thinking and improving the model through which medical care is delivered. With programs like its signature Be Safe initiative, UVA has engineered a relentless pursuit of safety and a focus on elimination of harm in all forms, setting a goal of becoming the Safest Place to Work and Receive Care. At the same time, UVA medical researchers are authoring significant research breakthroughs in recent years, including the discovery of new connections between the brain and the immune system and groundbreaking work on development of an artificial pancreas that could help eliminate type-1 diabetes.

The community and culture of the University are enriched by active student self-governance, sustained commitment to the arts and a robust NCAA Division I Athletics program. Find out more about the many benefits of working at UVA , and the Charlottesville area . We support work-life balance and this is a hybrid onsite/remote work opportunity, requiring regular on-site delivery of services.

We are committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion; BIPOC and other minority groups are encouraged to apply. This position is hybrid; however, some work must be conducted in-person in Charlottesville regularly. The selected applicant will pass a background check. This position will not support sponsorship for immigration. This is an exempt-level position with UVa benefits . Employees benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off
• Parental and Community Service Leave
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available from day one
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
• Tuition and professional development benefits after six months of employment
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Master's Degree in Mental Health or related field.
Experience: Five years relevant clinical experience including at least two years EAP or program management experience. Supervisory experience is highly preferred.
Licensure: Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) Certification; or licensed to practice as a Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist or CNS in the Commonwealth of Virginia required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required :

• Proven Professional Experience: Demonstrated ability to engage professionally with staff, clients, and community resources.
  
• Communication and Adaptability: Exhibits a flexible communication style suited to diverse communities and the ability to adapt to various interpersonal dynamics.
  
• Team Collaboration: Experienced in working within diverse team settings, with a focus on understanding and addressing the impact of work across multiple community groups.
  
• Conflict Resolution: Skilled at approaching conflicts with an appreciation for diverse perspectives, actively engaging stakeholders to facilitate effective resolutions.
  
• Organizational Alignment: Possesses a professional demeanor and outlook that aligns with the goals and mission of the University and the Faculty Employee Assistance Program.
  

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. Preference will be given to applications received by June 10, 2023.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please apply through the UVA job boar d and search for R0060848 . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs. ' Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV /Resume

• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A total of three is required.

For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman , Academic Recruiter.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.