LifeWorks·Coquitlam, British Columbia
The Counsellor II will provide short-term counselling services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to employees facing personal, family, or work-related challenges. This involves engaging in solution-focused therapy, managing intake, conducting assessments, and developing effective treatment plans.
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.
Provides counselling services for TELUS health's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Counsellor / Social Worker Schedule: 5 Days/week
STATUS: Permanent, full time
Location: Coquitlam, bc
Telus health is seeking a dedicated clinician to join our new telus office in coquitlam.
The ideal candidate will provide short-Term counselling services to employees of client organizations facing personal, family, or work-Related challenges. This role is crucial in promoting mental health and well-Being within the workplace, reflecting telus health's core values of empathy, innovation, and excellence.
Here's how
Engage in solution-Focused therapy, supporting a diverse range of clients and presenting concerns.
Utilize a strength-Based approach to empower clients throughout the change process.
Address a variety of issues including risk, addiction, relationship difficulties, parenting, family conflict, grief, aging, depression, and anxiety.
Deliver exceptional clinical services while embracing the telus health culture of continuous learning.
Efficiently manage administrative requirements in accordance with the client's eap model.
Effectively manage intake processes, conduct thorough assessments, and develop effective treatment plans.
Master’s degree in counselling, psychology, social work or related field.
Membership in good-Standing with professional order or college bcacc, ccc, bccsw
Certified or extensively trained in solution-Focused therapy (Sft), acceptance and commitment therapy (Act), and, or narrative therapy.
Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance, experience and location.
Job posting vacancy type: This is for a current vacancy
$52,500.00 - $106,000.00
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.
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.
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.
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, along with a minimum of five years of post-master's clinical experience supporting diverse client groups. Required qualifications also include active membership in a professional order/college and certification or extensive training in Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), ACT, or Narrative Therapy.
Market context
In British Columbia, behavioral-health roles often reflect ongoing demand in acute care, community mental health, and integrated service settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for current BC nursing registration, recent experience with acute mental illness, and comfort working on multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit against the original posting, then tailor your application to show relevant mental-health and team-based experience.