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• 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.About the RoleTELUS Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Counsellor to join our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) team. You'll provide short-term, solution-focused counselling via telephone and video sessions, helping clients navigate life's challenges and build resilience. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients by delivering accessible, effective mental health support from the comfort of your own home.Location: Anywhere in UK || Remote || Permanent, Full-Time, 35 Hours a week Role & ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive assessments and short-term counselling interventions using a brief solution-focused counselling modelIdentify client needs and refer to appropriate internal and external resources to ensure holistic supportMaintain detailed, accurate case notes and submit files in accordance with clinical policies and regulatory requirementsMeet clinical objectives and KPIs as defined by Clinical ManagementUndertake mandatory E-Learning modules and attend training sessions to stay current with best practicesDemonstrate strong clinical judgment in assessing risks related to child welfare, suicide/self-harm, substance abuse, and other safeguarding concernsUtilize computer systems for appointment scheduling, client record management, and organizational information retrievalKeep abreast of relevant regulatory and legislative developments in mental health practiceParticipate in weekly team meetings, monthly one-to-one clinical supervision with your manager, and ongoing professional development opportunitiesAttend regular external clinical supervision with a qualified supervisor to maintain clinical best practiceMandatory RequirementsCurrently Registered/Accredited membership with a recognized professional association (BACP or equivalent)If not accredited, then must hold a minimum Diploma Level 7 in Counselling or equivalent qualification (including completion of 100 hours organizational placement)Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience working directly with clientsCompleted a minimum of 450 clinical hoursProven experience in assessment and short-term counselling deliveryDemonstrated experience with brief solution-focused counselling models and telephone/video counselling deliveryStrong capability in identifying and managing risk across child welfare, suicide/self-harm, substance abuse, and other safeguarding domainsStrong clinical judgment, understanding of confidentiality responsibilities, excellent work ethic, and professional conductExcellent written and verbal communication, cultural competency, and interpersonal abilitiesHigh-speed internet connection (essential for remote working) and proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), MS Teams, OneNote, and…