Mental Health and Substance Use Clinician

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.

Counsellor II - Workplace Support Programs (WSP)

Mental Health & Addictions

Victoria, BC

Permanent PT (0.6 FTE)

Counsellor II - Workplace Support Programs (WSP)

Mental Health & Addictions

Victoria, BC

Permanent PT (0.6 FTE)

Workplace Support Programs (WSP) :

A group of programs designed to address mental health concerns in the workplace. TELUS Health Workplace Support Program offers the industry's earliest intervention into employee mental health and addictions 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.

Summary:

Reporting to the WSP team manager, you will be providing in-person and remote counselling services for TELUS Health Workplace Support Programs (WSP). Also, you will be providing mental health and substance use assessments, treatment recommendations and intervention.

What You Bring

● Master’s Degree in Counselling or Social Work.

● Minimum of 5 years post-graduate clinical experience;

● Registration with Professional College or Association (BCACC, CCC or BCCSW)

● Strongly developed substance use, trauma, mental health assessment and diagnostic skills;

● Ability to adapt to clinical supervision;

● Ability to assess all types of psycho-social disorders and develop treatment plans;

● Ability to use or have knowledge of clinical assessment tools;

● Able to write clinical reports in a clear and concise manner;

● Experience and expertise with mandated clients;

● Basic knowledge of BC community resources and case management skills;

● Competency with computer skills, MS office

● Strongly developed documentation and reporting skills;

● Excellent time management skills;

● Ability to work in person / remotely and also collaborate in a team environment

● Past experience or familiarity with substance use assessments is a strong asset

What TELUS Health can offer you:

● Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary, 4 weeks of vacation (prorated for PT staff), and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family

● Generous company matched pension

● Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve

● Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills

And much more …

Job Posting Vacancy Type: This is for a current vacancy

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance, experience and location.

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.

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.