Eap Counsellor

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.

EAP Counsellor

Independent Contractor

Chapleau, ON

**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 client’s EAP;- Provide excellent clinical services and embrace LifeWorks culture of continuous learning;- Manage the administrative requirements as dictated by LifeWorks clinical models. Succeeding as an EAP Counsellor will require the following core qualifications and skills:
- Master’s Degree in Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work;- Professional College membership;- Professional office space- Minimum five (3) 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;- Liability Insurance- 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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