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.

Social Worker / Psychotherapist - EAP
Thunder Bay, ON
Full time / Part time

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;

Provide excellent clinical services and embrace TELUS Health culture of continuous learning;

Manage the administrative requirements as dictated by TELUS Health clinical models.



Benefits:

Group insurance plan as of first day of employment;

Generous vacation policy;

Paid professional development days;

Office space provided by TELUS Health;

Clinical supervision available;

Flexible schedule.



Succeeding as an EAP Counsellor will require the following core qualifications and skills:

Masters Degree in Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work;

Professional College membership;

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;

Excellent time-management skills with the ability to handle a large volume of clients;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

Must be flexible to work days and evening shifts;

EAP industry experience is an asset;

Exceptional customer service focus, high professionalism and adherence to ethical principles of conduct;

Basic knowledge of computer systems is an asset.

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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LifeWorks