Affiliated Clinical Counselor (Independent Contractor)

TELUS Health; Quebec; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

TELUS Health is looking for an Affiliated Clinical Counselor to provide in-person counseling services in the Quebec City area. As an independent contractor, you will control your schedule and work with clients from our Employee Assistance Program. The ideal candidate holds a master's or doctoral degree and has at least two years of clinical experience.

Fluency in French and familiarity with diverse populations are essential. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a positive impact on clients' lives.

Qualifications

• Hold a master’s or doctoral degree related to one of the professions listed.
• Be a member in good standing of your professional order in Quebec.
• Have a minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience.
• Be fluent in French.
• Have postgraduate counseling experience with diverse populations.
• Be able to establish short-term therapeutic goals using a solution-focused approach.
• Be comfortable managing high-risk clinical situations.

Responsibilities

• Providing counseling services to diverse clients.
• Delivering short-term interventions using a collaborative approach.
• Managing a varied caseload and supporting clients.
• Facilitating referrals to community resources.

Skills

Counseling

Solution-focused interventions

Risk management

Community resource familiarity

Fluency in French

Knowledge of English

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in relevant field

Job description

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.

Affiliated Clinical Counselor (Independent Contractor)

Modality: In-person (option to add video and phone sessions)

Location: Quebec City

Status: Independent contractor – you control your own schedule

What We Do

At TELUS Health, we are committed to creating the healthiest workplaces on the planet. We offer organizations a comprehensive range of services that promote mental, physical, and financial well‑being.

Through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), we support employees and their families by providing professional, confidential, and accessible counseling services.

As an Affiliated Clinical Counselor, you will provide short‑term counseling services – in person in the Quebec City area – to TELUS Health EAP clients, according to your availability and capacity to take on new clients.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Providing counseling services to a diverse range of clients facing personal, professional, or family‑related challenges;
• Delivering short‑term interventions using a solution‑focused and collaborative approach;
• Managing a varied caseload and supporting clients with different levels of risk;
• Facilitating referrals to appropriate community resources when necessary.

Desired Profile

We are seeking affiliated professionals practicing as:

• Social Workers
• Psychologists
• Psychoeducators
• Psychotherapists
• Sexologists

Requirements

• Hold a master’s or doctoral degree related to one of the professions listed above;
• Be a member in good standing of your professional order in Quebec (e.g., OTSTCFQ, OPQ, OPSQ, OPPQ, etc.);
• Have a minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience;
• Be fluent in French;
• Possess postgraduate counseling experience with diverse populations;
• Be able to establish short‑term therapeutic goals using a solution‑focused approach;
• Be comfortable managing high‑risk clinical situations and familiar with available community resources;
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19;
• Knowledge of English is required for this position;

EEO Statement

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.