EY Hiring for Benefits Assistant Director EY Assist- Remote, Open to Multiple Locations in US Job at Dallas, TX Full Time

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This is a remote position, Open to multiple locations in the US

Benefits Assistant Director- EY Assist

The opportunity

As Benefits Assistant Director, you will be involved in a variety of activities associated with EY Assist (the firm’s employee assistance program) with limited supervision, this includes one-on-one consults, crisis intervention, referrals, and case management for EY staff and partners. You can also expect to contribute to EY assist program marketing and communications, relevant research, as well as professional and public speaking best practices in workplace mental health. You’ll have the chance to leverage your knowledge and expertise of analytics to assess the evolving needs of the partners and staff of the firm and the ability to drive best-in-class, impactful, innovative, and clinically informed solutions to address the mental wellbeing of EY’s workforce.

Your key responsibilities

• Contributing to EY Assist’s efforts to empirically analyze the emotional health of the firm’s partners and staff and contribute to initiatives addressing such findings
• Contributing to the management of the EY Assist vendors providing well-being services to partners and staff according to vendor performance objectives
• Providing clinical risk assessment, including harm to self and or others, referral, and follow-up services to all ranks/levels of individuals as well as job performance referrals and fitness-for-duty coordination. Support for family members associated with the firm is also provided as needed
• Providing consultation to senior management of the firm, Talent Team (HR), Global Security, and the General Counsel’s Office in the resolution of high-profile cases and critical incidents
• Conducting on site critical incident debriefings in response to workplace tragedies or traumatic events
• Remaining current regarding workplace wellbeing and mental health research and best practices, as well as child and elder care, parenting, special needs, addiction disorders, and executive performance management, among others
• Contributing to the marketing of the EY Assist services internally to the firm to achieve utilization levels that result in a favorable return-on-investment
• Possesses a high level of specialized knowledge of EAP, industrial / organization psychology and well-being, and works independently on non-recurring projects with limited direction
• Adheres to local, state, federal laws for maintaining confidentiality
• Building strong, impactful partnerships with EY’s talent team and leadership
• Evaluates and recommends to the Director of EY Assist those services, coverage, and options available through occupational medicine, wellness, and consulting companies to determine which programs would best meet the needs of the firm’s goals and culture

Skills and attributes for success

• Extensive clinical knowledge and experience must be applied to each human dilemma presented to EY Assist. Must have the ability to respond decisively to emergency situations, deploying the appropriate resources and guidance, often remotely, to those in the immediate location of the emergency. Calm restraint, leadership, and the ability to make good decisions under stress is critical
• Decision-making authority is broad within EY Assist
• Expertise in at least one specialty area of behavioral health practice, such as chemical dependency, post-traumatic stress, eating disorders, gambling, depression, anxiety, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop positive working relationships with both internal and external resources and clients
• Ability to work collaboratively with others at EY to deliver the mission objectives of the firm’s wellbeing and mental health initiatives
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, set and manage evolving priorities, organize, implement, and administer effectively in all areas of accountability, in what is often a very autonomous position in a fast-paced work environment
• Experience working as an EAP professional is preferred
• Ability to be a self-starter, initiate ideas that would enhance the EAP firm offerings
• Technological skills in Microsoft suite of services and minimal data analysis knowledge. More advanced technological skills a plus
• Participate in weekend and holiday on call rotation for urgent and emergency situations
• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time, occasionally with minimal notice, as needed

To qualify you must have

• Advanced degree (MA, MSW, Ph.D.) in social work, psychology, counseling or nursing, physician (RN, MD) with related mental health experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years post master’s related experience
• State licensure in a mental health discipline

Ideally, you’ll also have

• State certification in chemical dependency treatment desirable
• CEAP – Certified Employee Assistance Professional desirable
• Experience in the consulting / financial industry
• Experience in human resources
• Certified Threat Assessment Professional
• SHRM training / certification
• Coaching certification

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

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  Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
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  Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
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  Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
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  Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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