Counsellor

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:

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

Core qualifications and skills we are looking for:

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

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 …

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.