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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST
role at the City of New York. The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest fire department in the United States and is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency.
The FDNY’s main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors across the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property while continually educating the public in fire, life safety, and disaster preparedness. Since 1865, FDNY has worked to make New York the safest big city in the nation.
The Department’s Bureau of Health Services within the Counseling Service Unit (CSU) at the Middletown, Orange County office seeks a full‑time Employee Assistance Specialist. The successful candidate will report directly to the Clinical Supervisor.
Responsibilities
Provide clinical counseling skills to FDNY Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) members and their families for a range of needs, including social, emotional, family, physical, job performance, and substance abuse disorders.
Conduct intake interviews, complete assessments, and determine DSM diagnoses and appropriate interventions.
Offer group, family, couple, and individual treatment modalities.
Maintain a caseload of approximately 25 client visits per week.
Document services in a timely and effective manner.
Assist with outreach efforts as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field plus two years of full‑time counseling, substance abuse counseling, casework, or employee assistance experience; or
A four‑year high school diploma or equivalent plus three years of full‑time experience as described above; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to the two previous options. All candidates must have at least a high school diploma and one year of counseling experience as described.
Preferred Skills
Master’s degree in Human Services (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Public Health credits).
One year or more experience in a health or mental health setting.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City employees who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Discuss your residency status with the agency representative during the interview.
Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a free‑from‑discrimination work environment based on legally protected status or characteristics, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, and pregnancy.
Salary Range:
$63,773.00 – $114,508.00 per year
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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST
role at the City of New York. The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest fire department in the United States and is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency.
The FDNY’s main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors across the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property while continually educating the public in fire, life safety, and disaster preparedness. Since 1865, FDNY has worked to make New York the safest big city in the nation.
The Department’s Bureau of Health Services within the Counseling Service Unit (CSU) at the Middletown, Orange County office seeks a full‑time Employee Assistance Specialist. The successful candidate will report directly to the Clinical Supervisor.
Responsibilities
Provide clinical counseling skills to FDNY Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) members and their families for a range of needs, including social, emotional, family, physical, job performance, and substance abuse disorders.
Conduct intake interviews, complete assessments, and determine DSM diagnoses and appropriate interventions.
Offer group, family, couple, and individual treatment modalities.
Maintain a caseload of approximately 25 client visits per week.
Document services in a timely and effective manner.
Assist with outreach efforts as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field plus two years of full‑time counseling, substance abuse counseling, casework, or employee assistance experience; or
A four‑year high school diploma or equivalent plus three years of full‑time experience as described above; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to the two previous options. All candidates must have at least a high school diploma and one year of counseling experience as described.
Preferred Skills
Master’s degree in Human Services (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Public Health credits).
One year or more experience in a health or mental health setting.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City employees who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Discuss your residency status with the agency representative during the interview.
Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a free‑from‑discrimination work environment based on legally protected status or characteristics, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, and pregnancy.
Salary Range:
$63,773.00 – $114,508.00 per year
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