EAP Counselor

Lyra is transforming mental health care through technology, with a human touch, to help people feel emotionally healthy at work and at home. We work with industry leaders, such as Morgan Stanley, Uber, Amgen, and other Fortune 500 companies, to improve access to effective, high-quality mental health care for their employees and their families. With our innovative digital care platform and elite provider network, 2.2 million people can receive best care and feel better, faster. Founded by David Ebersman, former CFO of Facebook and Genentech, Lyra has raised more than $900 million.

Lyra Canada is looking for an experienced counsellor who is able to handle call intake and act as the first point of contact for employees and their dependents accessing the Lyra Health Canada services and provide in the moment counselling support including containing risk where appropriate.

The role is a permanent five (5) day a week role and some out of office hours shift work may be required from time to time.

The role is remote with annual in person team gathering.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Working with a wide range of presenting issues and severity

· Quickly assessing clinical needs whilst implementing clinically appropriate treatment plans

· Provide the first point of contact for service users accessing EAP/Mental Health service either via the helpline or online chat facility.

· Support and contain service users in the moment with brief goal focused therapeutic support and psychoeducation.

· Complete appropriate brief clinical assessment to determine the service user needs.

· Conduct robust risk assessments and swiftly implement risk management plans as required.

· Based on the outcome of clinical assessment, identify support available and appropriate to the service user either via the EAP/ Mental Health short term counselling or other services, local charities, heath care as clinically appropriate.

· Accurately capture all information on the clinical database pertinent to the clinical management of the case.

· Adhere to all clinical and operational protocols, standards, service levels and procedures.

· Work collaboratively with our global clinical teams.

· Liaising with affiliate clinicians for appointments and case updates as required.

· Contribute to the service and business development as required.

· Flexibility in working hours and activities in line with business needs.

· Play an active role in governance and quality assurance as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Master’s level counselling qualification appropriate to professional standards of your jurisdiction in Canada

Current registration or accreditation with relevant professional body.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

· Experience of working with a broad range of psychological health and workplace related issues. This should include mental health, trauma, stress, relationship issues, child related issues, anxiety, and substance related issues.

· Experience of working in high pressure, time limited environments.

· Experience in working with high-risk cases such as suicide, abuse, as well as substance use and abuse.

· Minimum of 3 years working experience with therapeutic delivery, post qualification.

SKILLSET

• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset

• Ability to effectively merge Clinical and EAP focus

• Computer literacy & ability to type fast

• Client service orientation

• Good telephone manner and ability to provide telephonic therapy

• Good Clinical understanding and ability to manage risk

• Good time management ability

• Ability to work within a team

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Business and commercial awareness.