EAP Counselor

TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health. As a global-leading health and well-being provider – encompassing physical, mental and financial health – TELUS Health is improving health outcomes for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers and employees.

Are you a fully clinically licensed counselor or clinically licensed social worker looking to make a positive impact in the world of virtual mental health services? We are hiring individuals with a passion for counseling to service our growing EAP Network of clients. This completely remote position will allow you to operate from the comfort of your own home while still providing your community with the mental health support that they need.

Perks

• Tech equipment provided ⌨
• 100% Work from home
• Access to all-inclusive benefits
• 401k from your start date
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Clinical Recharge Days
• Paid Well-being days
• Professional Development Days
• Free access to Relias (CEU learning platform)
• License Registration Fee Reimbursement (up to $300 a year)

☝ Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and short-term counseling services using a brief solution focused model
• Ability to provide counseling within a 50-minute session with documentation taking place during the balance of the counseling hour
• Attend continuous learning sessions, training, and case consultations on a regular basis
• Meet sessional, containment, and other targets as defined by the Clinical Manager
• Provide telephone consultations related to crisis or assessed urgent situations when required
• Comfortable navigating internal operating systems, retrieving organizational information, and communicating with clients
• Remain informed on relevant regulatory and legislative developments

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Counseling, or related field
• Must be fully clinically licensed; anyone without a license will not be considered
• Examples of appropriate licenses include but are not limited to – LCPC, LCSW, LMHC, LPC, and LMFT
• Currently prioritizing counselors with clinical licenses in the following states: California, Indiana, Texas.
• Minimum 1-2 years post-Master’s clinical experience, including such areas of focus as crisis services, community mental health, or substance use services where anxiety, depression, workplace stress, etc. are common issues of concern for the clients
• Candidates with an intern or associate-based licenses will not be considered
• Must be able to work mostly evening & late evenings
• Ability to work with all age groups, families, & couples

Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent communication, problem solving, collaboration, cultural competency, time management and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Windows NT environment, basic typing skills).
• Strict adherence to the ethical principles governing confidentiality/privacy legislation.

Preferred Skills

• Short-term solution focused or EAP counseling experience

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**A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

TELUS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that aims to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. It is our policy to hire without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.