Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Social Worker

TELUS; Gatineau; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Four weeks vacation

Professional development allowance

Clinical supervision

Job summary

TELUS Health is seeking a counsellor for its Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in Verdun, Quebec. You will provide short-term counselling (3–6 sessions) to diverse clients in person, by phone, or via video, while managing case administration and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Five years of clinical experience and a master’s or doctoral degree in mental health are required. French proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in mental health or human relations.
• Member in good standing of the Quebec professional order.
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience.
• Ability to set short-term objectives and use a solution-focused approach.
• Empathetic and able to clinically manage high-risk cases.
• Excellent time-management and the ability to handle a large volume of clients.
• Good knowledge of community resources.
• Proficiency in French; bilingualism is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term counselling (3 to 6 sessions) to a diverse set of clients in person, by phone or through video.
• Manage the administrative requirements of cases using simple clinical templates, making note-taking easy.
• Collaborate with supervisors and a multidisciplinary team to support clients.

Skills

Counselling skills

Empathy

Time management

French required

Bilingual asset

Clinical experience

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in mental health or human relations

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.

- Verdun, Quebec Permanent, Full time

Our team and what we’ll accomplish together

At TELUS Health we’re committed to building the healthiest workplaces on the planet, which is why we offer organizations the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) among our range of services. The EAP counselling team provides mental health support to employees and their families in a multidisciplinary environment where open exchanges between colleagues are valued.

What you’ll do

As a counsellor at TELUS Health, you will make a difference in the lives of our EAP clients by providing them with short-term counselling, when they need it. Supporting a diverse clientele presenting various issues will enable you to grow professionally and develop your skills. You will benefit from the support of supervisors who are available as needed and have the opportunity to easily interact with your colleagues in a stimulating and collaborative work environment. Our multidisciplinary, dynamic, and caring team stands out for its incredible expertise and generosity in sharing knowledge.

How you will make an impact

• You will provide short-term counselling (3 to 6 sessions) to a diverse set of clients in person, by phone or through video;
• You will manage the administrative requirements of cases using simple clinical templates, making note-taking easy.

What you bring

• The ideal candidate is comfortable with a diverse clientele and comfortable using short-term counselling.
• They are also proactive, resourceful and organized, and value collaboration with colleagues.
• You hold a master's or doctoral degree in mental health or human relations;
• You are a member in good standing of your professional order in Quebec;
• You have a minimum of five years of clinical experience;
• You have the ability to set short-term objectives and use a solution-focused approach;
• You are empathetic and are able to clinically manage high-risk cases;
• You have excellent time-management skills with the ability to handle a large volume of clients;
• You have a good knowledge of community resources;
• Proficiency in French is required, bilingualism is an asset.

Why Join TELUS Health

• A flexible benefits plan that fits your individual or family needs, from your first day of employment;
• Four weeks of vacation, well-being days and a Monday to Friday schedule to support work-life balance;
• An allowance for professional membership fees, paid professional development days and clinical supervision to support your growth;
• A pension plan to help you reach your retirement goals;
• One volunteering day to support a cause that's important to you;
• A positive work environment that supports diversity and inclusion;
• Access to exclusive TELUS employee advantages.

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.

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.

Being part of the team at TELUS Health is more than a job; it’s a career-defining experience. It allows you to do innovative and meaningful work with talented and collaborative teams. It’s an opportunity to improve businesses and lives by building healthier, happier workplaces. And it’s a chance to build genuine, long-term relationships along the way.

A place to experience more. Find the support and encouragement to consistently push boundaries and deliver impactful solutions. Our collaborative culture means your ideas will be heard and your hard work will be rewarded. You will be leveraging our world-leading technology, products, clinical services and passionate team members to revolutionize access to health care and wellbeing, and drive remarkable experiences for the benefit of all the clients and individuals we serve around the world.

Talented people who care. Coming to work each day is an opportunity. It’s a chance for you to work with a multidisciplinary global team of nearly 10,000 smart and driven members whose passion for their work matches your own, resulting in helping create a healthier future for everyone.

Work that matters. Make a difference in the lives of our clients and their employees every day – by providing meaningful solutions in more than 160 countries, that help people and businesses perform at their best by delivering both digital innovation and clinical services to improve total physical, mental and financial health and wellbeing across the full spectrum of primary and preventative care.