Counsellor

TELUS; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in health and well-being is seeking a dedicated Counsellor or Social Worker to join their team in Thunder Bay. This role involves providing in-person counselling services, utilizing a solution-focused approach to support clients facing complex life challenges. The company emphasizes a culture of continuous learning and offers a comprehensive rewards package, including competitive salary, generous vacation, and career development opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation

Flexible benefits plan

Company matched pension

Share purchase programs

Career growth opportunities

Learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field and registration with a professional body required.
• Experience in solution-focused therapy and managing high-risk cases is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person counselling services to clients in Thunder Bay.
• Engage clients through solution-focused therapy for complex life challenges.

Skills

Solution-focused therapy

Strength-based approach

Time-management skills

High-risk case management

Counselling experience with professionals

Education

Master’s Degree in Counselling

Registration with Professional College or Association

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.

Counsellor or Social Worker (EAP Program)

Thunder Bay, ON

Permanent Part Time

Summary:

Reporting to the Regional Clinical Manager, you will be providing in-person counselling services for clients of TELUS health in our office in Thunder Bay.

Our Counsellors:

1. Engage in solution-focused therapy, supporting a range of clients dealing with complex life challenges
2. Support clients in taking an active role in the change process by working from a strength-based approach
3. Provide excellent clinical services and embrace the TELUS Health culture of continuous learning
4. Manage the administrative requirements as dictated by TELUS Health's clinical models

Core qualifications and skills we are looking for:

1. Master’s Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work
2. Registration with Professional College or Association;
3. Ability to set short term objectives and use a solution focused approach;
4. Ability to clinically manage high-risk cases, including clients who are a threat to self or others;
5. Excellent time-management skills with the ability to handle a large volume of clients;
6. Previous counselling experienced working with professionals an asset

What TELUS Health can offer you:

1. Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and minimum 4 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
2. Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
3. Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
4. Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
5. And much more …

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.