Counsellor II

TELUS Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health solutions provider is looking for a dedicated Counsellor/Social Worker to join their team in Nanaimo, BC. The ideal candidate will provide short-term counselling services to employees, support mental health initiatives, and manage diverse client concerns. A Master's degree in a relevant field and minimum 5 years of clinical experience are required. This position promises a comprehensive rewards package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation

Generous pension and share purchase programs

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Membership in good-standing with professional order or College is necessary.
• Extensive training in solution-focused therapies is critical.

Responsibilities

• Engage in solution-focused therapy with diverse clients.
• Utilize a strength-based approach to empower clients.
• Manage administrative requirements in accordance with the client's EAP model.

Skills

Solution-Focused Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Narrative Therapy

Risk assessment

Counseling techniques

Education

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

Tools

Office Suite

Digital communication

Case tracking software

Job description

Overview

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 / Social Worker

Schedule: 5 Days/week

Status: Permanent, Full Time

Location: Nanaimo, BC

Join our team

TELUS Health is seeking a dedicated clinician to join our new TELUS Office in Nanaimo. The ideal candidate will provide short-term counselling services to employees of client organizations facing personal, family, or work-related challenges. This role is crucial in promoting mental health and well-being within the workplace, reflecting TELUS Health's core values of empathy, innovation, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• 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 a variety of issues including 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.
• Efficiently manage administrative requirements in accordance with the client's EAP model.
• Effectively manage intake processes, conduct thorough assessments, and develop effective treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or related field.
• Membership in good-standing with professional order or College
• Certified or extensively trained in Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and, or Narrative Therapy.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of post-master's clinical experience, supporting all client groups.
• Experience with diverse & complex concerns such as couples, family, risk, and addictions.
• Proficient with Office Suite, digital communication, and case tracking.
• Experience in utilizing performance metrics to enhance client satisfaction and optimize service delivery.
• Proven ability to work independently in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to the ebb and flow of daily responsibilities.

What TELUS Health can offer you

• 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
• Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
• 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 …

Salary Range: $48,000.00 - $97,100.00

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance, experience and location.

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.