Social Worker, Counselling TherapistApply locations: Sydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaTime type: Part timePosted on: Posted YesterdayJob requisition id: R-17273TELUS 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.Social Worker, Counselling Therapist (EAP program)Sydney, NSIndependent ContractorWhat we do:At TELUS Health we’re committed to building the healthiest workplaces on the planet. That’s why we offer organizations a range of services that focus on mental, physical and financial health. Through our employee assistance program (EAP) we provide mental health support for employees and their families.How you will make an impact:As an EAP counsellor, you will provide in-person counselling services to TELUS Health's EAP clients in your area, on an as-needed basis. You will be working as an independent contractor based on your ability to accept new clients.You will provide short-term counselling to a diverse set of clients dealing with various issues, within the terms and conditions of the client’s EAP.You will manage the administrative requirements as dictated by TELUS Health's clinical models.What you bring:You possess a master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work.You are fully registered with the NS College of Social Workers or the NS College of Counselling Therapists and hold valid professional liability insurance.You have post-graduate counselling experience with multiple populations.You demonstrate the ability to set short-term objectives and use a solution-focused approach.You have the ability to clinically manage high-risk cases, including clients who are a threat to self or others.You have good knowledge of community resources.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 is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.Disclaimer: In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all team members whose job functions require they work at a Data Center and/or have access to detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery, are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada.The health and safety of our team, customers and communities is paramount to TELUS. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our TELUS Health Care Centres to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.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.
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