EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property, and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values. The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Employee Assistance Specialist in the Bureau of Health Services within the Counseling Service Unit (CSU) at the Manhattan location. Reporting directly to the Clinical Supervisor, the successful candidate will: Provide clinical skills as a counselor to FDNY Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) members and their families with a variety of needs, including social, emotional, family, physical and job performance problems, as well as substance abuse disorders. Perform intake interviews, complete assessments, and determine DSM-diagnoses and appropriate intervention(s). Offer group, family, couple and individual treatment modalities. Maintain caseload of approximately 25 client visits per week. Demonstrate effective and timely documentation of services. Assist with outreach efforts, as needed. Assessment classification for assessment and determination of appropriate intervention(s) and referrals.