Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor (Southeastern Ontario)

LifeWorks

  • Ontario
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 month ago
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.Registered Social Worker or Psychotherapist
Independent Contractor
Southeastern OntarioIn collaboration with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, we are seeking a registered social worker or psychotherapist with experience supporting marginalized folks dealing with complex life challenges including mental health, addictions, social exclusion, and involvement with the justice system.The Opportunity:An independent contract providing in-person counselling to assigned cases referred by the Ministry of the Solicitor General, in a probation and parole office.Vacancies in the following offices:Belleville, ON (2 days/month)Minden, ON. (2 days/month)
Napanee, ON. (5 hours/month)Trenton, ON (2 days/month)Our Gov't Services Counsellors:Support mandated clients by providing medium-term counselling to assigned cases;Communicate on clients' behalf, with express consent, with external professionals;Follow the Government Counselling Services client services model and administrative requirements;Meet the company's contractual obligations to the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario.What we're looking for:Master's degree in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work;Professional College membership in Ontario and valid professional liability insurance;Minimum two (2) years post-graduate counselling experience;Ability to work with various types of clients presenting a wide variety of issues and good knowledge of local community resources;Strong clinical assessment skills with ability to promote community adaptation and integration;Ability to set short term objectives and work from a strength-based model;Availability to provide in person support during business hoursWhere permitted by law, company employees must be fully immunized to access a TELUS Health office or customer premises.Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .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.

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