Independent EAP Counsellor
TELUS
part-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Kamloops • 🇨🇦 Canada
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Provide solution-focused, short-term counselling to a diverse clientele facing personal and work-related challenges.
- Assess client needs, establish goals, and develop individualized strategies within the scope of EAP coverage.
- Create personalized, action-oriented plans to support clients in achieving meaningful outcomes.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in alignment with TELUS Health’s clinical standards and protocols.
- Collaborate effectively with TELUS Health’s internal EAP team to ensure seamless client care.
- Adhere to professional, ethical, and confidentiality guidelines while complying with all relevant policies and regulations.
- Stay current with best practices in mental health care and actively engage in continuous professional development.
- Provide in-person EAP counselling through private practice and participate in specialized services (e.g., Work Support Program, post-trauma group interventions).
Requirements
- A Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work.
- Current registration in good standing with your licensing body or professional association.
- Valid professional liability insurance coverage.
- Minimum of 5 years post-graduate counselling experience across diverse populations.
- Strong skills in short-term goal setting and solution-focused counselling approaches.
- Confidence in managing high-risk cases, including clients at risk of harm to self or others.
- Experience working with individuals, couples, and families, and familiarity with local community resources.
- A professionally maintained private office for in-person sessions.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Counselling Therapist (as applicable).
- Ability to operate as an independent contractor/private practice provider.
- May be subject to Personnel Security Screening if role requires Data Center access.
- Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to join TELUS Health Care Centres (where required).
Benefits
- A positive, inclusive work environment that values diversity.
- Integration into a national, growing network of mental health professionals.
- Steady stream of referrals to support your private practice growth.
- Opportunities to work with a diverse client base across various presenting concerns.
- Increased professional visibility and credibility through association with TELUS Health.
- Flexible scheduling to manage your caseload on your terms.
- Opportunities to deliver specialized services (e.g., Work Support Program, post-trauma group interventions).
- Access to clinical supervision, peer networking, and continuing education.
- Reliable bi-monthly billing cycle and prompt payments, including coverage for no-shows and late cancellations.
- Supportive network and efficient referrals.
- Accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
short-term counsellingsolution-focused counsellinggoal settingclinical record maintenanceindividualized strategieshigh-risk case managementcommunity resource familiarityprivate practice operationEAP counsellingpost-graduate counselling experience
Soft skills
solution-focused approachclient assessmentcollaborationethical adherenceconfidentialityprofessional developmentcommunicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsclient care
Certifications
Master’s degree in CounsellingMaster’s degree in PsychologyMaster’s degree in Social WorkLicensed Clinical Social WorkerCounselling Therapist registration