Social Worker, Counselling Therapist

LifeWorks; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare leader in Halifax is looking for a Social Worker, Counselling Therapist to provide single-session counselling through the Access Wellness program. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree and has strong assessment skills with at least three years of clinical experience. Benefits include a comprehensive plan from day one, four weeks of vacation, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Benefits plan from day one

Four weeks of vacation

Paid professional development days

Pension plan

Diversity and inclusion support

Access to exclusive TELUS advantages

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of post-Master's clinical experience.
• Experience working within a single-session model.

Responsibilities

• Provide single-session counselling for various presenting issues.
• Offer referrals and support information about other available services.
• Manage associated administrative requirements.

Skills

Strong assessment skills

Solution-focused approach

Ability to manage high-risk cases

Ability to provide resources after consultation

Education

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

Membership with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers

Membership with Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists

Job description

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Social Worker, Counselling Therapist

Apply locations Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | time type Full time | posted on Posted 5 Days Ago | job requisition id R-20086

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

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Position: Permanent Full-time

Our team and what we’ll accomplish together

As a global leader in health and well-being, TELUS Health is committed to building a healthier and more inclusive future. We partner with the Government of Nova Scotia to offer the Access Wellness program, providing single-session mental health support to Nova Scotia residents aged 18 and above at no cost.

What you'll do

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will provide single-session counselling to the adult population of Nova Scotia through the Access Wellness program. Services will be provided in-person at a TELUS Health office, online via video call, or by telephone.

How you will make an impact

• Provide single-session counselling for various presenting issues
• Offer referrals and support information about other available services
• Manage associated administrative requirements

What you bring

• Master’s Degree in Counselling, Social Work, or Counselling Psychology (mandatory)
• Membership with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers or Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (mandatory)
• Minimum of three years of post-Master's clinical experience
• Strong assessment skills and ability to work within a single-session model
• Solution-focused approach and ability to set short-term objectives
• Ability to clinically manage high-risk cases
• Ability to articulate and provide resources and support after the consultation

Why join TELUS Health

• Benefits plan that fits your individual and/or family needs, starting from day one
• Four weeks of vacation and two well-being days to support work-life balance
• Paid professional development days and clinical supervision to support growth
• Pension plan to help reach retirement goals
• Work environment that supports diversity and inclusion
• Access to exclusive TELUS advantages

About us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team working daily to innovate and do good. We improve lives through technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create meaningful human outcomes in a digital world.

TELUS is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Note: As part of the Data Center Security Policy, employment requires passing a Personnel Security Screening. Also, all team members working at a Data Center must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

For Quebec candidates: if English knowledge is required, it is because the team member will interact in English with external or internal parties or use English applications/software regularly.

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

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