Wsp Counsellor

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.
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TELUS Health is looking to expand our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) affiliate network in Ontario. We are seeking experienced and qualified mental health professionals to join us as independent contractors to support referrals in their local communities.

Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor (Workplace Support Programs)

Registered Social Worker or Psychotherapist

Independent Contractor

In-Person Counselling

Workplace Support Programs (WSP):
A group of programs designed to address mental health concerns in the workplace. TELUS Health's Workplace Support Program offers the industry's earliest intervention into employee mental health issues that require a solution beyond short-term EAP support or as part of a disability case management treatment plan.

The programs provide professional assessment and counselling to support an individual's return to healthy productivity. These clinical interventions address issues requiring longer-term, more specialized or more intensive levels of care in order to prevent or manage workplace performance problems, absence and disability.

Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or related field- Minimum five (5) years of post-masters clinical experience- Knowledge of clinical assessment tools with experience conducting substance abuse assessments & mental health assessments- Ability to assess all types of psycho-social disorders and develop treatment plans- Strong report writing skills- Experience supporting mandated clients- Experience working in an inpatient/outpatient substance abuse treatment facility considered an asset- Basic knowledge of community resources and case management skills- Additional certifications or training in other evidence-based therapies.- Flexible to learn new counselling software and case management systems.- Valid professional liability insurance.- Confidential office space available to support in-person referrals.
- What TELUS Health can offer you:

- Referral Network: TELUS Health has an extensive network of clients and organizations that can provide a steady stream of referrals to clinical affiliates. This helps independent providers build their client base and maintain a consistent flow of clients.

Administrative Support: We have a whole team dedicated to support our Providers with admin related tasks including appointment scheduling, billing, and insurance claim processing. This allows affiliates to focus on providing quality care to their clients without the burden of administrative tasks.

Technology Solutions: TELUS Health offers advanced technology solutions to streamline clinical workflows and enhance patient care. These technologies enable clinical affiliates to provide efficient and convenient care to their clients.
- Quality Assurance: Our EAP services maintains high standards of quality assurance and ensures that clinical affiliates meet the necessary qualifications and credentials. This helps build trust with clients and ensures that they receive care from qualified and competent healthcare professionals.

Financial Stability: TELUS Health provides financial stability by offering no show coverage and timely payment processing. This allows affiliates to focus on their practice without worrying about financial uncertainties.
- If you are a dedicated and experienced mental health professional looking to expand your practice and join our affiliate network, we invite you to apply. As an affiliate, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and be part of a supportive team. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you.

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.

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.