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 \xe2\x80\x93 encompassing physical, mental and financial health \xe2\x80\x93 TELUS Health is improving health outcomes for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers and employees.

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MSW, Counselling Therapist or Psychologist (EAP Program)

Halifax, NS
Permanent Full-time or Part-time

You are a passionate counsellor working within a short term model and seeking permanent employment? We want to meet you!

The opportunity:

Reporting to the Regional Clinical Manager, you will be providing in-person counselling services for TELUS Health\'s Employee Assistance Program (EAP), in our office.

Why join TELUS Health:

• Benefits plan that fits your individual and/or family needs, as of first day of employment;
• Four weeks of vacation and two well-being days to support work-life balance;
• Allowance for professional membership fees, paid professional development days and clinical supervision to support your growth;
• Pension plan to help you reach your retirement goals;
• One volunteering day/year to support a cause that\'s important to you;
• Positive work environment that supports diversity and inclusion;
• Access to TELUS exclusive offers.

What you will do:

• Provide short-term counselling to a diverse set of clients dealing with various issues, within the terms and conditions of the client\xe2\x80\x99s EAP;
• Manage the administrative requirements as dictated by TELUS Health\'s clinical models.

Who we are looking for:

• Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or Indigenous Social Work;
• In good standing with NS College of Counselling Therapists, NC College of Social Workers or College of Psychologists of NS;
• Post-masters counselling experience;
• Ability to set short term objectives and use a solution focused approach;
• Ability to clinically manage high-risk cases;
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to handle a large volume of clients.

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

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies\xe2\x80\x99 Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.

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