Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor (Probation & Parole contract)

TELUS; Belleville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving health and well-being. As a Registered Social Worker or Psychotherapist, you'll play a crucial role in supporting marginalized individuals facing complex challenges. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide in-person counseling within a probation and parole office, helping clients navigate mental health issues, addictions, and social exclusion. You'll work collaboratively with a diverse team, ensuring clients receive the support they need for recovery and reintegration. If you're passionate about making a difference in the community and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid scheduled on-site time

Monthly billing

Career development opportunities

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field required.
• Minimum two years post-graduate counseling experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person counseling to clients referred by the Ministry.
• Assess clients and collaboratively set goals for recovery.
• Monitor open cases and follow up on client progress.

Skills

Counseling

Mental Health Support

Addiction Counseling

Case Management

Community Resource Knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Counseling

Membership in Ontario's professional colleges

Job description

TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we leverage leading-edge technology and focus on individual uniqueness to create the future of health. As a global leader in health and well-being, encompassing physical, mental, and financial health, TELUS Health improves outcomes for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers, and employees.

Registered Social Worker or Psychotherapist
Independent Contractor (On-site Probation & Parole office)

Schedule:

• Belleville: 3-hour day, one day per week
• Trenton: 6-hour day, two days per month
• Smith Falls: 7-hour day, one day per month

Join our Team

In collaboration with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, we seek a registered social worker or psychotherapist experienced in supporting marginalized individuals facing complex challenges such as mental health issues, addictions, social exclusion, and justice system involvement.

The Impact You'll Make

As a vital team member, you'll provide in-person counseling to clients referred by the Ministry, working within a probation and parole office. Your expertise will help clients overcome challenges, build resilience, and support recovery and reintegration, contributing to healthier, more stable communities.

Here's How

Clinical:

• Contact clients within required timeframes based on risk level, following referral and scheduling protocols.
• Meet with clients and referral agents to review counseling processes.
• Assess clients, collaboratively set goals, and develop strategies.
• Provide short to medium-term counseling to help clients meet their goals.
• Offer ongoing support in person, virtually, or by phone, as trained.
• Refer clients to community resources and act as a case manager.
• Facilitate client contact with external resources, liaising and advocating as needed.
• Provide written/verbal information with client and referral agent consent.
• Monitor open cases, follow up on progress and satisfaction.

Administrative:

• Consult with supervisors and colleagues regarding cases.
• Respond to calls/emails from referral sources and clients, confirming case details.
• Follow confidentiality protocols in case booking.
• Ensure timely case closures and documentation.
• Meet billing and case closure targets.
• Support TELUS Health’s growth and reflect its values outside the organization.
• Comply with policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Membership in Ontario's professional colleges (OCSWSSW or CRPO).
• Minimum two years post-graduate counseling experience.
• Professional liability insurance.
• Availability during business hours.
• Experience with complex issues, including mental health, addictions, homelessness, social exclusion, domestic violence, anger management, anti-criminal thinking, sexual offenses, and justice involvement.
• Proficiency in assessing and treating substance use concerns.
• Strong knowledge of local community resources and ability to work with diverse clients.
• Experience with mandated clients is an asset.

Why Join TELUS Health

• Paid scheduled on-site time, including no-shows.
• Monthly billing.
• Supervision, career development, and learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to give back to local communities.

A Bit About Us

We are a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation and improving lives through technology. We foster a culture of innovation that empowers solving complex problems for remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

We are committed to diversity, fair employment practices, and accommodations for applicants with disabilities. All team members working at Data Centers or with access to sensitive technology are subject to security screening. COVID-19 vaccination is required for all new hires.

For Quebec candidates: English knowledge may be required for interactions with external/internal parties or software use.

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