
An employee assistance program (EAP) is a work
site based program designed to assist work organizations in
addressing productivity issues, and to help employees and family
members to identify and resolve personal concerns that may affect
employee well-being and productivity. Assistance is provided for a
wide range of personal concerns including, but not limited to
emotional, stress, marital, alcohol, drugs, mental health
conditions, children, legal, financial and/or other personal
problems.
EAP as a Management Benefit
From the employer's perspective, an EAP improves a company's
bottom line in a variety of ways:
- An EAP increases work force productivity by treating troubled
employees in a timely manner.
- An EAP refers employees to the most cost effective option to
resolving problems.
- an EAP is designated to guide supervisors in effectively
managing troubled employees thus, the supervisor is no longer
wasting valuable time and effort attempting to deal directly with
personal problems in the workplace.
Common Employee Problems
Many issues can affect an individual's job performance.
Family
Problems with child rearing
Family conflicts
Changes in family structure
Serious illness of family members |
Work Related
Interpersonal Problems
Job dissatisfaction
Conflict with authority
Company downsizing |
Substance Abuse
Prescription drug misuse
Multi-drug use problems
Illegal drug use
Drug problems within family members
Effect on work performance
Effect on relationships
Alcohol problems within family members |
Emotional
Stress/anxiety
Depression and mood swings
Lack of emotional self-control |
Marital/Relationship
Adultery
Divorce
Communication Problems
Conflict Resolution |
Financial
Over-extended credit cards
Compulsive spending/debt |
Personal problems affect employee's job performance and may cause
the following unacceptable work-related behaviors to develop:
- Patterned tardiness
- Patterned absenteeism
- Patterned late or missing assignments
- Patterned poor relationships with co-workers
- Poor judgment resulting in serious errors or accidents
Services Provided
Assessment and Referral
Comprehensive assessment including how problems are affecting the
client's functioning at home and at work. Assessments include a
review of physical, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms. The
clinician determines the nature of the referral based on the
severity of the symptoms.
Workshops
Bloomingdale Psychological Services can offer your employees
periodic workshops that are topical, informative, and creative,
offering employees a better balance in work and home life.
Lunch & Learn
Bloomingdale Psychological Services can offer on site lectures
where lectures are coordinated with the company's contact person to
decide appropriate scheduling and topics.
Psychological Testing & Assessment
Bloomingdale Psychological Services conducts individual
psychological testing an comprehensive assessment batteries.
Services include test administration and scoring, in addition to
interpretive written reports and feedback sessions.
Group Therapy
At Bloomingdale Psychological Services offer both time-limited
and long term therapy and support groups. Group therapy can be both
an efficient and economical way of solving problems.
Psychiatric Services
Many times after an assessment a clinician will find it necessary
to refer to a psychiatrist for a medication evaluation.
Supervisory Trainings
Training sessions help supervisors to identify and document the
signs of deteriorating work performance, how to effectively confront
troubled employees in an objective manner, and how to make effective
referrals to the EAP.
Starting an Employee Assistance Program
Contact Bloomingdale Psychological Services for more details
regarding the services that are available, and pricing. In the end we
are sure you will feel confident trusting your employee's mental
health to Bloomingdale Psychological Service.
610-688-2737
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