Bilingual Single Session Counsellor

TELUS Health; Remote; CAD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Bilingual Single Session Counsellor for a full-time, remote position. The ideal candidate will provide immediate support and crisis management while maintaining client confidentiality. A Master’s degree in a relevant field is required, along with proficiency in both French and English. This role involves high-pressure situations and flexible scheduling. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Minimum 3 weeks of vacation

Flexible benefits plan

Generous company matched pension

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficient in risk assessment and trauma-informed care.
• Experience in high-pressure counselling environments.
• Able to maintain clinical composure under stress.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate support and guidance to individuals in crisis.
• Deliver single-session counselling and crisis management.
• Collaborate with clients to develop treatment and safety plans.

Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Clinical expertise

Adaptability

Empathy

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology, or related field

Job description

Bilingual Single Session Counsellor

📍 100% Remote – Work from anywhere in Canada

📅 Full-time | Permanent Position

🕒 Open Availability Required (6:30AM - 12AM (midnight); Monday - Sunday including statutory holidays)

Make a Real Difference—One Call at a Time

What You’ll Do

As a Counsellor, you’ll provide immediate support and guidance to individuals experiencing emotional distress or crisis, using telephonic and chat platforms.

• Delivering single-session counselling, in-the-moment support, and crisis management in a supportive, ethical, and professional manner while maintaining client confidentiality
• Conducting thorough assessments to determine client risk acuity and the need for a safety plan
• Managing high-risk situations, including suicide, self-harm, child welfare, and substance use concerns, and working closely with individuals at risk
• Working rotating shifts between the hours of 6:30AM - 12AM (midnight), including weekends and statutory holidays
• Collaborating with the client to develop clear and concise treatment and safety plans
• Maintaining accurate and clear clinical documentation in our case management system
• Responding flexibly and professionally in fast-changing or ambiguous situations

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking counsellors who thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments and bring resilience, adaptability, creativity, and strong clinical expertise to their work. The ideal candidate will:

• Be fully bilingual, speaking both French and English with a clinical proficiency
• Hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology, Psychotherapy or a related field (e.g., MSW, MACP, MPsy, MP etc.)
• Have flexibility to work varying shifts including but not limited to evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays to support our 24/7 contact center operations
• Demonstrate expertise in risk assessment, sound clinical judgment, and trauma-informed care
• Be confident leveraging technology and tools to enhance therapeutic approaches, client support, and documentation
• Maintain clinical composure and a solution-focused approach in high-stress or uncertain situations
• Exercise sound clinical judgment and proactive decision-making, taking initiative while upholding professional and ethical standards
• Apply creativity and open-mindedness to improve therapeutic approaches and develop solutions in evolving or ambiguous situations
• Exhibit exceptional listening, empathy, and communication skills to build trust, manage expectations, and respond effectively to the client needs

Salary

Salary Range: $63,000

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if the posted salary range doesn't match your expectations. We're open to discussing competitive compensation packages tailored to your experience level and expertise.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
• Generous company matched pension
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
• Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
• And much more…

Job Type: This is for a current vacancy.

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.