Dean of the Faculty
Faculty Handbook - Fall 2008
Return to Table of ContentsV. F. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(Source: Employee Assistance Program)
How does the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) work?
The Company retains the services of a professional Employee Assistance counseling group. They are qualified to help you with a wide range of problems and if needed, can refer you to qualified counselors/specialists in the community.
Self-Referral
Things begin with your call to Employee Assistance requesting to talk with a counselor. The counselors will meet with you at a convenient time and location. Remember that your contact with Employee Assistance is entirely CONFIDENTIAL.
The Employee Assistance counselor will work with you to resolve your problem. Sometimes problems need either more help or a different kind of help than that which the Employee Assistance counselor is there to provide. If that is the case, they will direct you to the best counselor/resource to help you.
Supervisory Referral
Your supervisor may refer you to the EAP if he or she believes the EAP could help you correct a job performance problem.
What kinds of problems will the Employee Assistance Program deal with?
Human problems–the kind that affect an employee’s personal health and happiness. Specifically, the Program can help with situations such as marital problems, emotional distress, alcohol and drug dependency, and problems with children, financial or legal difficulties.
Does the Employee Assistance Program apply to the Spouse and Family?
Yes. Since an employee’s well being can be affected by problems of a spouse or a child, this program is available to your family too.
Why is this Program offered?
Your Company cares about its employees. The workplace is more than buildings and equipment. It is people, like you, who do the most important job—making the organization successful.
People have problems. It’s been established that about 25% of all employed persons have problems, which may adversely affect their on-the-job performance. It makes good personal and business sense to assist employees in finding solutions to their problems.
Who will pay for the cost of my seeing the Employee Assistance counselor, and who pays if they refer me for on-going counseling?
The Employee Assistance Counselor’s services are paid for by Reed. If you are referred for additional counseling your insurance may pay for some of those costs.
How do I make an appointment with the EAP Counselor?
An employee can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to arrange an appointment.
Employee Assistance Program
Confidential Counseling and Guidance
503/228-3223 or 1/800/654-9778
