Mental Health & EAP Program Manager

Manage the organization's Employee Assistance Program and mental health benefits to support employee psychological wellbeing, reduce stigma, and improve access to mental health resources. Oversee EAP vendor relationships, develop mental health awareness campaigns, train managers on mental health support, and coordinate crisis response. Analyze mental health program utilization data and develop strategies to improve access and outcomes.

Median salary: $100,000. Projected growth to 2033: 15% (faster than average) - driven by mental health awareness and employer investment. Typical education: Master's Degree.

At a glance

Median salary: $100,000
Entry-level: $65,000 - $82,000
Senior: $150,000+
Growth by 2033: 15% (faster than average) - driven by mental health awareness and employer investment
Demand: Growing Fast
Remote: Hybrid
Hours per week: 40-50 hours/week
Stress: Moderate

What you'd do

People interaction: Extensive
Team vs solo: 55% Team / 45% Solo
Client facing: Sometimes
Impact visibility: Moderate

How to get there

Minimum education: Master's Degree
Licensing: No
Years to mid-career: 3-5 years
Years to senior: 7-10 years
Career switching: Moderate
Typical student debt: $30,000 - $65,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

EAP Program Management & Vendor Oversight
Mental Health Awareness Campaign Design
Manager Mental Health Training
Crisis Response Coordination
Mental Health Benefits Analysis
HIPAA Compliance for Mental Health Programs

Soft skills

Empathy
Psychological Safety
Written Communication
Vendor Management
Program Management

Technical complexity: Moderate

Typical career path

EAP Coordinator
Mental Health Specialist
Mental Health & EAP Program Manager
Director of Employee Wellbeing

Future outlook

Automation risk: Very Low
AI disruption risk: Moderate
Salary growth potential: High - 130% growth from entry to senior

How people feel about it

Overall satisfaction: 7.8/10
Meaning: 9.2/10
Work-life balance: 7.8/10