Pillars of Wellness is a dynamic and innovative mental health organization dedicated to providing high-quality, client-centered care while fostering professional growth for our clinicians. We believe in creating a supportive and engaging work environment where clinicians can thrive, develop their expertise, and make a lasting impact in their communities.
This role qualifies as a Center of Excellence (CoE) position, which provides clinicians with a structured pathway to develop expertise in a specific program, niche, or service line while maintaining a reduced caseload. The CoE model is designed to foster both professional growth and organizational innovation by allowing clinicians to dedicate time to program development, leadership, and specialized service expansion. As clinicians progress within the CoE framework, they can further reduce their caseload expectations in alignment with their program's growth and impact. Our goal is to empower all staff to explore their passion areas, refine their leadership skills, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of our organization and the field of mental health.
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Employee Relations & Engagement Specialist to support and enhance team morale within the Pillars of Wellness Valparaiso team. This individual will be responsible for maintaining a client caseload while conducting regular check-ins with staff, recognizing and highlighting team successes, and organizing engaging team-building events. The ideal candidate will be passionate about fostering a positive work environment and supporting employee well-being.
- Develop and oversee initiatives to recognize staff achievements and contributions.
- Provide evidence-based mental health counseling and psychotherapy to clients.
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate regular team-building activities and events.
- Implement strategies to enhance workplace culture, engagement, and job satisfaction.
- Leverage employee surveys to monitor effectiveness of engagement initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Valpo leadership team.
- Act as a liaison between employees and leadership, serving as a point of contact for staff feedback, discerning which concerns or suggestions should be escalated to the Director and/or Associate Director.
- Assist in onboarding and training for new employees and interns, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
- Respond to staff requests and concerns, determining appropriate action steps and ensuring operational efficiency.
- Fully licensed or associate-level mental health professional (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, HSPP, or equivalent).
- Experience in or passion regarding employee engagement, team-building, or staff wellness initiatives.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to create and facilitate engaging team activities and events.
- Skilled in active listening, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
- Solution-oriented and approachable.
- Passionate about promoting a supportive and positive work environment.
- Ability to assess, prioritize, and balance business needs with staff requests, ensuring operational efficiency while supporting employee satisfaction.
The benefits of working at Pillars for our full time employees includes a competitive total compensation package, including:
- IRA with a 3% company match
- Paid Time Off
- 10 - Paid Holidays
- Wellness Days
- Professional Development Days
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home opportunities
- Supportive Environment with weekly group supervision opportunities
- Fulfilling Workplace
- Career and Organizational Growth Opportunities
- Tuition discount at Purdue Global University
