Counsellor II - Mental Health & Addictions

LifeWorks, Inc. • $58K — $107K *
Vancouver, BC V5K 5J9In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Counselling or Social Work required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate clinical experience necessary.
  • Registration with Professional College or Association (BCACC, CCC or BCCSW) mandatory.
  • Strong assessment and diagnostic skills in substance use and trauma essential.
  • Experience with mandated clients is a significant advantage.
  • Proficient in using clinical assessment tools and writing clear, concise clinical reports.
  • Basic knowledge of BC community resources and competent case management skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide in-person and remote counselling services for workplace support programs.
  • Conduct mental health and substance use assessments for clients.
  • Develop tailored treatment recommendations based on assessments.
  • Implement clinical interventions addressing various psycho-social disorders.
  • Collaborate effectively with the WSP team to enhance client outcomes.
  • Document clients' progress and manage reporting efficiently.
  • Adapt clinical supervision practices to meet diverse client needs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package including competitive salary.
  • Minimum of 4 weeks vacation plus flexible benefits plan.
  • Generous company-matched pension scheme offered.
  • Opportunities for career growth and skill development available.
  • Support for community involvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Counsellor II - Workplace Support Programs (WSP)

Mental Health & Addictions

Vancouver or Victoria, BC

Permanent PT or FT (Flexible FTE Available)

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 and minimum 4 weeks of vacation, 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

Expected annual base salary range for this role is: 58,100.00 - 107,900.00 CAD

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

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