26-20 Exhibit - Employee Advisory Services (per session basis) 2020.pdf

NJ Employee Advisory Service Agency Agreement Fiscal Year 2020 This agreement describes the services provided by the NJ Employee Advisory Service upon contract with New Jersey State Government Agencies. N.J.A.C. 4A: 6-4.10 contains the regulations that govern the NJ Employee Advisory Service. Employee Advisory Service counselors provide services on a statewide basis. The Employee Advisory Service main office is located at 44 South Clinton Avenue, 1st floor, Trenton, New Jersey. Available Services a. Intake and Assessment - The assessment process begins at the initial phone call. Employees will complete Intake/HIPAA forms at the initial visit. Interviews are conducted in person with an Employee Advisory Service counselor. The assessment interview process is a critical component. While two sessions may be sufficient to complete the process, there may be times when additional appointments are needed. b. Referral – Employees in need of additional services will be referred through the State Health Benefits Plan (SHBP) and/or linked to community resources. These services may include alcohol and other drug addiction rehabilitation centers; psychiatric hospitals and local mental health agencies; psychiatrists; psychologists; licensed therapists; licensed social workers; domestic violence resources; legal resources; and child care resource; etc. In most cases, we will utilize the employee’s health benefits plan to locate and provide services, including payment. All referrals are made to an SHBP approved resource. The Employee Advisory Service has an extensive statewide resource directory applicable to employee assistance services. In cases where there is question about an employee’s mental capacity to work or a concern for safety, a psychiatric or psychological evaluation can be arranged in consultation with the employer who will be responsible for payment of such evaluations. c. Follow Up/ Monitoring –The Employee Advisory Service counselor will assist with case management and monitor the client’s progress through follow-up appointments, and written correspondence to the referring agency in all cases including, referrals, last chance agreements, and

ment and monitor the client’s progress through follow-up appointments, and written correspondence to the referring agency in all cases including, referrals, last chance agreements, and disciplinary agreements. d. Short Term Counseling – All Employee Advisory Service counselors and affiliates are qualified to provide short-term supportive counseling. If long-term and/or more specific care is determined an appropriate referral will be made to an outside resource provider best-suited for the employee’s needs. The Employee Advisory Services utilizes a 2 to 3 session model. Short-term supportive and/or goal-orientated counseling can be very effective in working with clients who present specific problems, such as stress related work issues. e. Random Drug Test Monitoring for Commercial Driving Licenses (CDL)/ Direct Care Employees– The Employee Advisory Service provides comprehensive face to face assessment and evaluations/referrals for level of care to randomly tested employees in order to support the directive of the State of New Jersey’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace policies. Treatment recommendations can include, but are not limited to: inpatient treatment, partial in-patient, outpatient treatment, education and/or aftercare and return-to-work verification. Based upon Federal rules and regulations 49CFR Part 40 governing drug and alcohol testing for safety sensitive transportation industries and N.J.S.A. Title 30:4-3.27; the Employee Advisory Service provides Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) evaluations, recommendations, return to duty process and follow- up testing for employers whose employees are required to maintain a Commercial Driving License (CDL) and for certain State employees at psychiatric hospitals, developmental centers and employees in specific identified titles. The fundamental responsibility of the Employee Advisory Service is to recommend a course of education and/or treatment which the employee must demonstrate successful compliance prior to returning to Direct Care or DOT safety-sensitive duty.