Counsellor

LifeWorks; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and well-being provider in Toronto seeks a Counsellor / Social Worker for a permanent, full-time position. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and extensive experience in solution-focused therapy. Responsibilities include engaging with clients through therapy, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans. The role offers a competitive salary, generous vacation, and a flexible benefits plan as well as opportunities for career growth and community involvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation

Flexible benefits plan

Generous company-matched pension

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• Minimum of five years of post-master's clinical experience.
• Membership in good standing with a professional order or College.

Responsibilities

• Engage in solution-focused therapy.
• Conduct intake processes and develop treatment plans.
• Manage administrative requirements in accordance with the EAP model.

Skills

Solution-Focused Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Narrative Therapy

Clinical assessment skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Office Suite

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.

Position: Counsellor / Social Worker

Schedule: 5 Days/week

Status: Permanent, Full Time

Location: Toronto, ON

Join our team

At TELUS Health, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of our clients and their families. Our mission is to empower individuals to lead healthier lives through innovative health solutions and compassionate care.

• Engage in solution-focused therapy, supporting a diverse range of clients and presenting concerns.
• Utilize a strength-based approach to empower clients throughout the change process.
• Address issues such as risk, addiction, relationship difficulties, parenting, family conflict, grief, aging, depression, and anxiety.
• Deliver exceptional clinical services while embracing the TELUS Health culture of continuous learning.
• Manage administrative requirements efficiently in accordance with the client's EAP model.
• Conduct intake processes, thorough assessments, and develop effective treatment plans.
• Work independently within a shared office space alongside experienced clinicians.

Core qualifications and skills

• Master’s Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or related field.
• Membership in good standing with a professional order or College.
• Certified or extensively trained in Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and/or Narrative Therapy.
• Minimum of five (5) years of post-master's clinical experience supporting all client groups.
• Experience with diverse and complex concerns such as couples, family, risk, and addictions.
• Proficient with Office Suite, digital communication, and case tracking.
• Experienced in utilizing performance metrics to enhance client satisfaction and service delivery.
• Proven ability to work independently in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to daily responsibilities.

What TELUS Health offers

• Competitive salary, minimum 4 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan.
• Generous company-matched pension and share purchase programs.
• Opportunities to give back to communities.
• Career growth and learning & development opportunities.
• And much more…

About us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team dedicated to innovation and positive impact. We improve lives through technology and foster a culture of innovation that empowers our team members.

TELUS promotes an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and offer accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.

Note: All team members working at a Data Center must pass a Personnel Security Screening. Additionally, for the safety of our community, all team members are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

For Quebec candidates: English knowledge is required for interactions with external/internal parties and for using English applications/software.

By applying, you agree that your information will be shared with TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team and relevant leaders involved in the selection process.