Bilingual Client Care Counsellor

1 month ago


Ottawa, Canada LifeWorks Full time

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.

Bilingual Client Care Counsellor manages clients facing urgent or crisis situations requiring immediate attention via telephone or chat modalities. Taking care of our clients means evaluating needs, assessing risks, crisis containment, assisting in single sessions and providing necessary resources to resolve challenges.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide management consultation and/or telephone crisis counseling/interventions to callers and family members who are calling through their company's EFAP;
  • Provide immediate information and support to the caller requesting a trauma or other workplace intervention;
  • Respond to warm transfers of clients who request to speak to a Counselor upon their initial call for services;
  • Identify the present problem and determine appropriate service response level as per case response level standards;
  • Assess client’s needs and provide telephone counseling when the client is not prepared to accept a referral, or book an appointment with a Counselor;
  • Provide consultation to callers who are requesting an Assisted Referral for an employee for an EAP assessment;
  • Strong work ethic and professionalism; abilities to work over the phone and through chats;
  • Strong computer skills and mastering current software and applications (such as Microsoft Office);
  • Ability to adapt to both the ever-changing client and organizational needs;
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to multi-task when needed;
  • Strong empathy and listening skills;
  • Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, evenings, etc. as per business needs.

Succeeding as a Bilingual Client Care Counsellor will require the following core qualifications and skills:

  • Completed a Clinical Master’s Degree in either Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Clinical Psychology or another clinical field of study;
  • Must be fluent in two languages (either French & English, English & Mandarin, or English & Cantonese);
  • Strong risk assessment skills with regards to Child Welfare/Safety concerns, Suicide/Self-Harm, Substance Abuse, etc.;
  • Good clinical judgement and understanding of your responsibilities regarding confidentiality.

Perks:

  • Fully remote position;
  • All tech equipment provided;
  • Group insurance plan as of first day of employment;
  • 3 weeks of vacation;
  • Paid professional development days, wellbeing days and more;
  • Clinical supervision available.

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 is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

Disclaimer: In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all team members whose job functions require they work at a Data Center and/or have access to detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery, are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada.

The health and safety of our team, customers, and communities is paramount to TELUS. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our TELUS Health Care Centres to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr
  • Client Care Counsellor

    3 months ago


    Ottawa, Canada LifeWorks Full time

    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...


  • Ottawa, Canada Donna Cona Inc. Full time

    Donna Cona is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Bilingual Crisis Counsellor Manager to lead a team of crisis counsellors. As a Bilingual Crisis Line Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and guiding a team of crisis counsellors who provide 24/7 crisis intervention and support services. Your dedication, expertise, and leadership will make a...


  • Ottawa, Canada Donna Cona Inc. Full time

    Donna Cona is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Bilingual Crisis Counsellor Manager to lead a team of crisis counsellors. As a Bilingual Crisis Line Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and guiding a team of crisis counsellors who provide 24/7 crisis intervention and support services. Your dedication, expertise, and leadership will make a...


  • Ottawa, Canada Donna Cona Inc. Full time

    Donna Cona is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Bilingual Crisis Counsellor Manager to lead a team of crisis counsellors. As a Bilingual Crisis Line Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and guiding a team of crisis counsellors who provide 24/7 crisis intervention and support services. Your dedication, expertise, and leadership will make a...


  • Ottawa, Canada Donna Cona Inc. Full time

    Reference #: 5913Location: On-Site in Ottawa, OntarioReporting to: Director, Service DeliveryDonna Cona is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Bilingual Crisis Counsellor Manager to lead a team of crisis counsellors. As a Bilingual Crisis Line Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and guiding a team of crisis counsellors who provide 24/7 crisis...


  • Ottawa, Canada Donna Cona Full time

    Reference #: 5913 Location: On-Site in Ottawa, Ontario Reporting to: Director, Service Delivery Donna Cona is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Bilingual Crisis Counsellor Manager to lead a team of crisis counsellors. As a Bilingual Crisis Line Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and guiding a team of crisis counsellors who provide 24/7...


  • Ottawa, Canada Donna Cona Inc. Full time

    Reference #: 5913Location: On-Site in Ottawa, OntarioReporting to: Director, Service DeliveryDonna Cona is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Bilingual Crisis Counsellor Manager to lead a team of crisis counsellors. As a Bilingual Crisis Line Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and guiding a team of crisis counsellors who provide 24/7 crisis...


  • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Donna Cona Inc. Full time

    About the RoleDonna Cona Inc. is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Bilingual Crisis Counsellor Manager to lead a team of crisis counsellors. As a Bilingual Crisis Line Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and guiding a team of crisis counsellors who provide 24/7 crisis intervention and support services.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership:...


  • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Donna Cona Inc. Full time

    About the RoleDonna Cona Inc. is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Bilingual Crisis Counsellor Manager to lead a team of crisis counsellors. As a Bilingual Crisis Line Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and guiding a team of crisis counsellors who provide 24/7 crisis intervention and support services.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership:...


  • Ottawa, Canada Donna Cona Inc. Full time

    Reference #: 5913Location: On-Site in Ottawa, OntarioReporting to: Director, Service DeliveryDonna Cona is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Bilingual Crisis Counsellor Manager to lead a team of crisis counsellors. As a Bilingual Crisis Line Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and guiding a team of crisis counsellors who provide 24/7 crisis...


  • Ottawa, Canada Donna Cona Inc. Full time

    Reference #: 5913Location: On-Site in Ottawa, OntarioReporting to: Director, Service DeliveryDonna Cona is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Bilingual Crisis Counsellor Manager to lead a team of crisis counsellors. As a Bilingual Crisis Line Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and guiding a team of crisis counsellors who provide 24/7 crisis...


  • Ottawa, Ontario, H2B, Montréal, Canada Donna Cona Inc. Full time

    Donna Cona is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Bilingual Crisis Counsellor Manager to lead a team of crisis counsellors. As a Bilingual Crisis Line Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and guiding a team of crisis counsellors who provide 24/7 crisis intervention and support services. Your dedication, expertise, and leadership will make a...


  • Ottawa, Canada LifeWorks Full time

    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...


  • Ottawa, Canada LifeWorks Full time

    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...


  • Ottawa, Ontario, H2B, Montréal, Canada Donna Cona Inc. Full time

    Reference #: 5913Location: On-Site in Ottawa, OntarioReporting to: Director, Service DeliveryDonna Cona is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Bilingual Crisis Counsellor Manager to lead a team of crisis counsellors. As a Bilingual Crisis Line Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and guiding a team of crisis counsellors who provide 24/7 crisis...


  • Ottawa, Ontario, H2B, Montréal, Canada LifeWorks Full time

    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...


  • Ottawa, Canada WS Audiology Americas Full time

    HearCANADA is made up of a world-class team of hearing care pioneers who provide Wonderful Sound for All. Our teams are passionate about providing an exceptional client experience through their hearing journey, going above and beyond to provide relevant and meaningful solutions._ We’re adding a **full-time, permanent Bilingual Client Care Administrator**...

  • Client Care Specialist

    3 months ago


    Ottawa, Canada The Credit Counselling Society Full time

    **What This Role Involves**: The Client Care Specialist is the Credit Counselling Society's (CCS) first point of contact for the clients who call in looking for help with their finances. Bilingual fluency in both of Canada's official languages (English and French) is a requirement for this position, and given that we support our clients in a variety of...


  • Ottawa, Canada Ontario Partners in Health Full time

    **Mental Health Counsellor** ByWard Family Health (BWFHT), formerly University of Ottawa Health Services (UOHS), offers a comprehensive range of services to the University of Ottawa students, faculty, staff, and the general public. BWFHT operates busy clinics open to University of Ottawa students, faculty and staff, other patients registered to a BWFHT...


  • Ottawa, Canada ByWard Family Health Team Full time

    **Mental Health Counsellor (Fixed Term 18- Month Maternity Leave Contract)** ByWard Family Health (BWFHT), formerly University of Ottawa Health Services (UOHS), offers a comprehensive range of services to the general public. We are committed to delivering timely, quality, and collaborative assessment, treatment, and health promotion, in a supportive and...