EAP Counsellor - Independent Contractor

Homewood Health; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the Niagara Region seeks registered mental health professionals to provide short-term counseling services. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications, preferably with 3 years of counseling experience. This position offers competitive wages and professional development opportunities within a supportive community. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. The role is on a contract basis with an emphasis on delivering high-quality services.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in counseling, social services, or addiction services.
• Registration with a regulatory college in the province of practice.
• Professional liability insurance coverage of $2,000,000.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term, solution-oriented counseling.
• Engage in clinical consultation with the management team.

Skills

Counseling

Interpersonal Skills

Stress Management

Addiction Services

Education

Master’s Degree in a counseling related field

Bachelor of Social Work degree with registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Homewood Health™ is actively seeking registered mental health professionals interested in providing service in person on an occasional, contract basis for Homewood Health™ Stay at Work Services, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) in the greater Niagara, ON region.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide short-term, highly focused, solution-oriented counseling to address a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal skills, workplace challenges, relationship issues, stress management and addictions
• Able to work with adult individuals, couples, families and children
• Adhere to professional standards and best practices
• Engage in clinical consultation with the clinical management team as required

What we’re looking for

• Master’s Degree in a counselling related field; or Bachelor of Social Work degree with appropriate registration and counselling experience
• Registration / clinical membership with a regulatory college or body in your province of practice
• 3 years experience in counselling, social services, or addiction service settings
• Experience working in the EFAP field is an asset
• Professional liability insurance coverage of $2,000,000 or as otherwise determined by Homewood Health™
• Proficiency to provide counseling services in either English or French is required
• Counseling proficiency in additional languages is a strong asset
• Ability to use Microsoft Office ( Word, Outlook)

Why work with us

We are driven by our values and are passionate about improving lives. We offer competitive wages and professional development opportunities, along with opportunities to engage with a community of clinicians from a variety of professional backgrounds across Canada who are part of our community of practice. Join us and work along-side highly motivated people who are collaborative and focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers.

Employment Equity & Closing Statement

Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.