EAP Counselor - Independent Contractor (All US Locations)

TELUS; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

National network of professionals

Steady referrals

Job summary

TELUS Health is recruiting licensed mental health professionals to provide in-person EAP counselling across the United States. Join a growing national network and offer confidential, short-term support to employees and their families with the autonomy of private practice.

Provide solution-focused counselling, assess client needs, set goals, and develop action plans within EAP coverage. Maintain records, collaborate with TELUS Health staff, and adhere to all policies and confidentiality

Qualifications

• Must be clinically licensed and able to practice without supervision.
• Minimum of 3+ years of post-graduate counseling experience.
• Professional Liability Insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per claim and $3,000,000 per aggregate.

Responsibilities

• Accept or decline referrals within our contractual parameters.
• Conduct EAP counseling services in person, via telehealth, or video.
• Enter clinical notes into the database, bill, and update your provider profile when required.
• Notify TELUS Health immediately of any complaints, citations, or investigations that could affect licensure.
• Act professionally with clients and TELUS Health team.
• Comply with TELUS Health policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Licensed clinician

Post-graduate counseling

Professional liability insured

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.

Now Hiring Across the United States - Mental Health Contractors

Service Type: In-Person Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Referrals Position: Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Counselling Therapist

Make a Meaningful Impact We're seeking licensed mental health professionals to provide in-person EAP counselling through their private practice as we expand our reach across the United States. Our EAP program delivers confidential, short-term support to employees and their families, helping them navigate life's challenges with the guidance of compassionate professionals. As an independent provider, you'll offer solution-focused care while maintaining the flexibility and autonomy of your practice. You'll be backed by a supportive network and efficient referrals - helping clients take the first step toward lasting well-being. Join a team that believes in collaboration, compassion, and community care - together, we can make a difference.

Here’s How

Provide solution-focused, short-term counselling to a diverse clientele facing a wide range of personal and work-related challenges. Assess client needs, establish goals, and develop individualized strategies within the scope of their EAP coverage. Create personalized, action-oriented plans to support clients in achieving meaningful outcomes. Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in alignment with TELUS Health’s clinical standards and protocols. Collaborate effectively with TELUS Health’s internal EAP team to ensure seamless client care. Adhere to professional, ethical, and confidentiality guidelines while complying with all relevant policies and regulations. Stay current with best practices in mental health care and actively engage in continuous professional development.

What You’ll Need :

• Clinically licensed and able to practice without supervision
• 3 or more years of post-graduate counseling experience
• Professional Liability Insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per claim and $3,000,000 per aggregate

What You’ll Do:

• Accept or decline referrals within our contractual parameters.
• Conduct EAP counseling services via in person tele, or video.
• Enter clinical notes into database, bill, and update your provider profile when required.
• Notify TELUS Health immediately of any complaints, citations, or investigations that could result in the suspension, revocation, sanction, reprimand, limitation, qualification, or termination of your license/credentials.
• Act in a professional manner with our clients and the TELUS Health team.
• Comply with all TELUS Health's policies, procedures, and guidelines outlined in our manual and in your contract.

Why join our network?

• A positive, inclusive work environment that values diversity.
• Integration into a national, growing network of mental health professionals.
• Steady stream of referrals to support your private practice growth.
• Opportunities to work with a diverse client base across various presenting concerns.
• Increased professional visibility and credibility through association with TELUS Health.
• Flexible scheduling to manage your caseload on your terms.
• Opportunities to deliver specialized services (e.g., Work Support Program, post-trauma group interventions).
• Reliable billing cycle and prompt payments.

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 Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that aims to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. It is our policy to hire without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

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.