CLINICAL OFFICER EAP_EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE(1911600)

CLINICAL OFFICER EAP_EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE(1911600) at Miami-Dade County Public Schools summary :

The Clinical Officer for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at Miami-Dade County Public Schools develops, supervises, and coordinates district-wide EAP initiatives to support staff well-being. This role involves training staff on workplace issues such as violence, substance abuse, and stress management, as well as providing confidential counseling and mentoring administrators on intervention strategies. The officer also manages program evaluation, resource coordination, and adherence to relevant policies while ensuring continuous employee support 24 / 7.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation's third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

Job Posting Details

The application deadline is Thursday, October 9, 2025 by 11 : 59 p.m. (EST). This is an MEP pay grade 20 position. Candidates need to contact Compensation Administration at or for individual salary calculation. All application documents must be in SuccessFactors by the application deadline to be considered for an interview.

Required Documents :

• Current Resume
• Two (2) Professional Letters ofRecommendation signed or electronic signature and dated within the last 12 months (one year) of the application. References must be from a person who can assess your ability as an administrator or your work ethic and character. Letters of recommendation must include the name, signature and contact information for the person completing the reference.

Administrative Questionnaire : Candidates must complete the Administrative Questionnaire in order to be considered for an interview. The Administrative Questionnaire is embedded in SuccessFactors and the three questions are as follows :

Professional Certifications or Licenses : If a position requires a specific certification(s) or license in the minimum qualification requirements listed in the job description, please upload a copy of your current / active certificate or license to your candidate profile.

Performance Evaluations : Candidates selected for a final interview are required to have acceptable performance evaluations during the three years immediately preceding application for the position. You can upload these evaluations to your candidate profile.

Veteran's Preference : If requesting veteran's preference, please check the appropriate box in SuccessFactors and attach form DD-214.

Conferred Transcripts with a Graduation Date : Current M-DCPS employees do not need to submit official transcripts if highest degree earned is on file in the Office of Personnel Records ). For external candidates, official transcripts will be required if you are recommended for the position. Your degree must be from an accredited university. If the position does not require a college degree, you are required to have at least a high school diploma. Candidates with academic training and degrees granted outside the U.S. must submit a credential evaluation report that includes a statement of degree equivalency from an accredited agency in the U.S.

Screening of Applications : Following the application deadline a screening committee will review the applications. Candidates will be notified of the screening results by email.

Oral Interview Assessment Categories : Candidates invited to an interview will be assessed in the following areas :

Candidates will be invited to complete a written essay prior to the Initial Interview. Candidates who are successful in the Initial Interview will be invited to a Final Interview. M-DCPS employees who are moved to a final interview will require a reference evaluation from their immediate supervisor. Our office will email form #3506 (reference evaluation) to the Supervisor.

Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidates) :

Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standards, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee.

you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jorge Rubio, District Director, Administrative / Professional Technical Staffing at or by email at

Salary Min : $75,526.00

Salary Max : $139,285.00

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

Develops, supervises and coordinates the District-wide implementation of the Miami-Dade County Public School's (M-DCPS) Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

1. Assists in developing and implementing all Board Rules and policies related to the Employee Assistance Program.

2. Works directly with District, school-site and region staff, committees, and individuals in explaining, interpreting and implementing the EAP Program. Provides assistance to employees 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year.

3. Facilitates staff development, training programs, develops training material and trains administrators, instructional and non-instructional personnel in the areas of Workplace Violence, Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, Stress Management, Anger Management and Debriefings.

4. Responds to referrals by conducting conferences and follow-up actions as required. At times, conferences may be conducted outside of the employee work site.

5. Coaches and mentors administrators on intervention methods to handle potentially violent and dangerous situations with our employees.

6. Develops plans for program evaluation.

7. Keeps confidential records and prepares reports as assigned.

8. Coordinates the adherence to policies for employees in the Education Practice Commission / Recovery Network and conducts Educators in Recovery Support Groups.

9. Thoroughly reviews risk management programs and fringe benefits coverage and proposals.

10. Develops, surveys and monitors an extensive inventory of community resources and serves as employer representative to referral agencies.

11. Monitors and analyzes employee attendance and absenteeism in relationship to the services of the EAP Program.

12. Performs other duties related to general administrative responsibilities of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This work requires the following physical activities : sitting, mobility, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The work is performed primarily indoors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.

2. Minimum of three (3) years experience in the area of personnel counseling as related to job performance, addiction treatment and outpatient services.

3. Minimum of three (3) years administrative experience in a related field.

4. Certified Employee Assistance Professional, preferred.

5. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer!

Keywords :

Employee Assistance Program, EAP, clinical officer, personnel counseling, workplace violence training, stress management, substance abuse, employee support, staff development, Miami-Dade County Public Schools