Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

With an EAP built into your company, and with the investment into your staff, a program like EAP builds a stronger, more resilient company atmosphere.

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We’ve helped many organisations across Perth, Western Australia and thoughout Australia to support their teams by providing an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Many workplaces offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), that will meet the needs of employees by delivering psychology services to support mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

✅ Mental Health Support

✅ Resolving Office Disputes

✅ Family & Relationship Guidance

✅ Aid for Substance Abuse

✅ Crisis Backup

EAP advantages can really make a difference for companies. Many studies point out that when a business adopts an Employee Assistance Program, it often ends up paying less for healthcare, sees fewer workers leaving unexpectedly, experiences a drop in absent days, and even enjoys a boost in daily productivity. In most cases, these perks seem to work together in unexpected and beneficial ways.

At the same time, EAP services do more than just support employees on a personal level. They tend to improve overall employee well-being and help staff stay engaged on the job while also cutting down on the kinds of work slowdowns that come with frequent absences.

EAP Telehealth is a great option for many team members across Australia.

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If you are an employee seeking support through your EAP you are in the right place - but this page is for employers and corporate partners. We will help you confirm your eligibility and connect you with one of our experienced clinicians at admin@masterspsychology.com.au

WHAT IS THE COST TO YOUR COMPANY OR SCHOOL IF YOU DON’T HAVE AN EAP?

Poor workplace mental health costs can escalate through absenteeism, presenteeism, turnover, and compensation claims, averaging up to $8,000 per worker annually. Mental health claims have surged by 50% in 6 years, costing businesses five times more than physical injury claims. Many organizations lack mental health support, heightening the risk of serious incidents. Implementing proactive support mechanisms is crucial to help your team thrive before issues arise.

Infographic with statistics about Australian workers' mental health and workplace wellbeing. 59% experience high stress; 88% work for small to medium companies; 10% have access to EAP programs; 80% of large companies have implemented Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). The infographic emphasizes the benefits of investing in EAPs for improved employee wellbeing and productivity.

An EAP is a confidential counselling and advisory service for employees and their immediate household family members to seek short-term psychological assistance for personal or work-related issues. If your company would like to partner with Masters Psychology and their team of mental health clinicians, to provide a confidential counselling service, please reach out.

CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE

Masters & Co. offers services from qualified clinicians, including clinical psychologists and mental health social workers, all endorsed by AHPRA and relevant boards. They focus on high-quality care and ongoing professional development to ensure evidence-based practices. Supported by a strategic administrative team, Masters & Co. has experience serving various organizations, including nonprofits and government agencies. Their successful community events and workshops raise awareness, while they manage care teams and provide Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for diverse clients.

WHO PROVIDES THE SERVICE?

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THE INVESTMENT IN YOUR STAFF

  • This investment provides individual professional counselling/treatment by a clinical psychologist, psychologist, provisional psychologist, mental health social worker or counsellor & family therapist at a time convenient for the staff or family member (including face-to-face, telehealth and phone sessions).

  • In line with our philosophy of fair and transparent pricing, we do not charge any extra administrative fees or lock you in to an extended contract. We adopt a pay as you go system where we only charge per session, so you do not pay for anything you do not use or get surprised by unexpected or hidden fees. Actual costs per session or hour depends upon a number of factors (e.g. qualifications and experience of the psychologist), and we are confident you will find our prices affordable and fair. Make contact to find out costings that will suit your needs.

  • Confidentiality and your employees’ privacy should be a priority when choosing an EAP provider. At Masters & Co., we hold the privacy of your workforce in the highest regard. Our goal is to help employees and employers get the best results possible by offering the most secure and confidential services possible. It is important that prior to any service being provided, there is a clear understanding amongst all parties of the confidential nature of the services and the limits to confidentiality. EAP services are a confidential service to the client presenting for the service.

OUR EXPERIENCE

Masters & Co. has demonstrated experience providing service provision for small and large-scale companies including not-for-profit, schools, commercial enterprises and government departments. Our promoted community events and workshops have seen great success while bringing awareness throughout the community. Our liaison includes consultation and management of care teams, pastoral care departments, help lines, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provision, with the following sample of a broad range of organisations.

Logos of various organizations including WA Police, Mission Australia, Lake Souldalup Baptist College, Emmanuel Christian Community School, Kingsway Christian College, Western Australia Department of Education, Government of Western Australia, Bunnings Warehouse, Subiaco Primary School, Churches of Christ in Western Australia, Swan Christian Education Association, St Stephen's School, Malta College, and Ambulance Australia.

If you are an employee seeking support through your EAP you are in the right place - but this page is for employers and corporate partners. We will help you confirm your eligibility and connect you with one of our experienced clinicians at admin@masterspsychology.com.au

Let’s work together

ADDITIONAL SERVICE OPTIONS

  • When it comes to something as crucial as mental health, wouldn't you prefer to have an expert guiding you? All of our discussions and events are lead by a qualified psychologist.

    • Have confidence in the evidence-based teachings provided.

    • Receive valuable insights on a variety of crucial mental health topics.

    • Discover practical tools that can offer support to yourself or someone else. More

  • We can develop and tailor digital resources for your staff from our large database of evidence- based research. Take away worksheets, flyers and any mental health series that will complement the staff's education. Additional fees apply.

  • Masters & Co. have a variety of assessment tools to facilitate rapid employee screening and comprehensive mental health care accompanied by succinct, practical reports. Cognitive assessments identify strengths and weaknesses in intellectual acuity, learning capacity, social and emotional functioning and behavioural difficulties to benefit employee needs.

  • The pre-employment screening process consists of a pre-screening questionnaire to gain a full applicant history, (which includes questions about pre-existing conditions, current health/wellness/lifestyle/exercise history). Depending on the information provided/requested by the employer/referrer, the screen can be comprehensive or trimmed and tailored to requirements. A pre-employment screen may also be requested to identify any underlying conditions or issues in a prospective employee that may lead to problems/issues down the track (from a risk assessment perspective) or may help to match individual prospective employees to particular roles.