Eric Strom

Internal EAP Consultant at Optum and UnitedHealth Group | EAP Consultant | Emotional Well-being Strategist | Experienced Military Leader

Role
Dedicated Eap Consultant at Optum
Location
Minneapolis, MN, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Eric Strom

I’m a mission-driven behavioral health and operations leader with over 15 years of…

Experience

  1. Dedicated Eap Consultant

    Optum

    Apr 2025 — Present · US

    As a dedicated Internal EAP Consultant with Optum, I support executive leaders and management teams in fostering psychologically safe, high-performing work environments. Drawing on over a decade of clinical experience and a deep understanding of organizational dynamics, I provide strategic consultation, short-term solution-focused support, and mental health resources that help leaders navigate complex challenges with clarity and confidence.My approach blends clinical insight, leadership coaching, and behavioral health expertise to address issues such as workplace stress, conflict, critical incident response, and employee well-being. I serve as a trusted partner to senior leaders, helping them proactively manage risk, support their teams, and lead with empathy.Areas of Focus:• Executive consultation & leadership coaching• Psychological safety & workplace culture• Behavioral health risk mitigation• Crisis response & recovery support• Mental health education & training• Strategic EAP integration into business operationsDriven by a mission to improve lives and strengthen organizations, I bridge the gap between mental health and business performance.

Education

  • University of Saint Thomas

    BA, Social Work

    2005 — 2008

  • University of St. Thomas

    Masters of Social Work, Social Work

    2008 — 2009

Skills

  • Word
  • Program Management
  • Behavioral Health
  • Microsoft Word
  • Coaching
  • Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Leadership Development
  • Group Therapy
  • Team Building
  • Program Development
  • Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Community Outreach
  • Customer Relations
  • Therapists
  • Staff Development
  • Teaching
  • Time Management
  • Mentoring
  • Military
  • Higher Education
  • Supervisory Skills
  • Event Planning
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Human Resources
  • Counseling
  • Adolescents
  • Career Counseling
  • Training
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Operations Management
  • Post Traumatic Stress
  • Microsoft Office
  • Mental Health
  • Organizational Development
  • Policy
  • Public Speaking
  • Employee Training

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