Job Description

TELUS Health and LifeWorks have recently come together to leverage the power of technology and our caring cultures to further progress our shared goal of building a healthier and friendlier future for all. 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.

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Counsellor / Social Worker (EAP program)

Yellowknife, Hay River - GNWT

Independent Contractor

Summary:

Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor, you will be providing counselling services for TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Responsibilities:

• Provide short-term counselling to a diverse set of clients dealing with various personal issues that may or may not be work-related;
• Evaluate client needs and work with them to set objectives and develop a strategy to achieve them, within the terms and conditions of the clients EAP;
• Manage the administrative requirements as dictated by TELUS Health clinical models.

Required core qualifications and skills:

• Masters Degree in Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work;
• Professional College membership or registration with a counselling Association, with valid professional liability insurance;
• Minimum five (5) years post-graduate counselling experience with multiple populations;
• Ability to set short term objectives and use a solution focused approach;
• Ability to clinically manage high-risk cases, including clients who are a threat to self or others;
• Able to work with individuals, couples and families and good knowledge of community resources.

Where permitted by law, company employees must be fully immunized to access a TELUS Health or LifeWorks office or customer premises.

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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.

LifeWorks