Rider University’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Provided by Business Health Services (BHS)
Mar 30, 2015
Rider University’sEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
Provided byBusiness Health Services (BHS)
What is an Employee Assistance Program?
• Company-sponsored benefit
• Provided to employees and their household members
• Offering confidential short-term assistance for family, personal, or work-related concerns
What is the Value of Rider’s EAP?
Value to Rider’s Employees
• Healthy and focused employees
• Improved productivity and morale
• Reduced healthcare benefit costs, absenteeism, and disciplinary action
• Increased promotion of employee wellness
Value to Rider University
• Free, confidential, 24/7 telephonic and on-line access
• Free, confidential, face-to-face or telephonic assessments and short-term counseling by local counselors
• One contact to coordinate resources
• Follow up to ensure satisfaction
What Types of Issues Does an EAP Address?
• Relationships— Such as: spouse, children, supervisor, friends, co-workers
• Life Changes— Such as: marriage, divorce, births, deaths, promotions, retirement
• Life Challenges— Such as: stress, illness, financial/legal concerns, childcare, eldercare,
conflict, parenting
• Risks— Such as: depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, burnout, anger,
alcohol/drug abuse
Who is Rider’s EAP Provider?
• Business Health Services (BHS)
• A national employee assistance and workplace wellness provider specializing in:
— Employee Assistance— Employee Wellness— Workplace Trainings— Organizational Development
Who Pays for the EAP Services?
• Services within the scope of the EAP are paid by Rider University
• Payment for resources beyond the scope of the EAP may be covered by health insurance
• BHS will assist in locating cost-effective resources when additional or follow-up services are needed
What are Your Benefits Under the EAP?
• Up to 5 sessions per episode (including a full assessment and problem solving session)
• Unlimited, toll-free telephonic consultation
• Access to a panel of professionals nationwide
• 24/7, 365 days a year access to services
• Referral service and liaison with community resources including health insurance carriers
• Additional work/life resources
What Can You Expect When You Call?
• Connected with a Care Coordinator who will:
— Thoroughly assess your needs — Guide you through the process— Assure that all of your emergent needs are met— Facilitate communication with all parties involved— Connect you to the most appropriate local
resources— Regularly follow-up to ensure satisfaction
What Happens at an EAP Session?
• In-depth assessment by an EAP clinician
• A plan for problem resolution will be devised with the help of the clinician
• Short-term counseling provided by the clinician
• Problem-solving resources, outside referrals and follow-up services supplied by clinician
Can You be Assured of Confidentiality?
• Shared information is held in strict confidence
• EAP professionals are bound by state and federal laws prohibiting breeches in confidentiality
• Information will not be released without your written consent or as required by law
Note: Professionals are required by law to report if a person is a danger to themselves or others, instances of child or elder abuse, and any threats to national security.
What are the Additional Life/Work Resources?
• Legal• Financial• Childcare• Eldercare• Convenience resources and referrals• Wellness coaching• Online resource library• Organizational development• Corporate training programs
Legal Services
• Available in person and telephonically• Free initial consultation of up to 30 minutes• Discounted rate available for services beyond
consultation• Addresses issues such as: divorce; custody; child
support; criminal violations; wills; trust funds; estate planning
Note: EAP lawyers are unable to address work-related legal issues
Financial Services
• Available telephonically
• Free initial consultation of up to 60 minutes
• Discounted rate available for services beyond consultation
• Addresses issues such as: budgeting; debt consolidation; retirement planning; financial planning; stock option planning; auto and real estate purchasing
Childcare and Eldercare Services
• Assessment is conducted to understand your needs
• Up-to-date national, carefully screened resources and referrals provided by a BHS specialist
• Referral packets received within 12 business hours of your call which include:
— Minimum of 3 referrals— Publications, brochures, and specific tip sheets related
to the issue
Convenience Resources and Referrals
• Up-to-date national resources and referrals for a wide range of needs including:
Apartments, real estate, relocation Home/appliance repairGrocery, cleaning lawn services Pet servicesCollege / pre-college Scholarship / financial aidGifts / tickets / flowers Entertainment and diningMeetings / events / party planning Leisure / sports activities
• Referral packets received within 12 business hours of your call which include:
— Minimum of 3 referrals— Brochures and specific tip sheets related to the issue
Wellness Coaching
• Assigned a Wellness Coach who will:— Conduct an initial assessment— Answer general wellness questions— Provide preventative health coaching— Offer personalized health education and resources— Assist in developing a personalized plan— Assist you for up to one year for support, motivation and encouragement
• Coach can assist with a variety of issues including, but not limited to:
Acupuncture Diabetes NutritionArthritis Fitness & Exercise Natal CareAsthma Heart Health Smoking CessationCardiovascular Disease Massage Stress ManagementChiropractic Needs Menopause Weight ManagementChronic Pain Yoga
Online Resource Library
• Comprehensive website
• Variety of informational articles, online videos, resources and assessment tools
• Some of the topics you can view are:— Adoption— Buying a car— Debt and bankruptcy— Eating disorders— Grieving— Heart health— Investing— Pregnancy— Small business
Organizational DevelopmentCorporate Training Programs
Please contact Human Resources at ext. 7285
How Can You Contact BHS?
EAP Services: 1-800-765-3277
Wellness Coaching: 1-877-935-5262
www.bhsonline.com
Username: Rider
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year