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
Location:
Halifax, NS
Status:
Part-time
Schedule:
Regular
Our team and what we'll accomplish together
Help people thrive when it matters most. As a Counsellor II, you’ll provide evidence-based, client-centered counselling to individuals navigating a wide range of personal and workplace challenges—including stress, mental health concerns, life transitions, and relationship or family issues.
You’ll have the clinical autonomy to apply your expertise, while benefiting from TELUS Health’s supportive network of professionals and resources. This role empowers you to deliver the highest quality care, expand your clinical skills, and grow your practice within a respected, innovative organization committed to mental health excellence.
What you’ll do
Provide evidence-based therapy—both in person and digitally—from our Halifax office
, using solution-focused, brief, and longer-term modalities customized to each client’s needs and goals.
Support clients through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Total Mental Health (TMH) programs, addressing complex presentations including mental health disorders, addictions, relationship concerns and workplace stress
Apply strength-based, client-centered approaches that honor diverse backgrounds and empower individuals to achieve meaningful change
Maintain clinical autonomy while collaborating with a Regional Clinical Supervisor who supports your professional development
Engage in ongoing clinical consultation, peer learning and access to continuing education opportunities
Use digital systems to work efficiently, while leveraging initiative and adaptive problem-solving to respond effectively when processes require adjustment.
Serve as the Health & Safety Representative for the office, collaborating with management on workplace safety protocols
What You Bring
Required:
Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field
Minimum five years of post-master's direct clinical experience with diverse populations and presenting concerns
Current registration in good standing with one of the following:
Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists NSCCT or Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW)
Strong clinical competency in solution-focused therapy, brief interventions, and longer-term modalities.
Ability to establish therapeutic rapport quickly with clients from diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
Excellent clinical judgment, self-direction, and comfort working independently in a high-volume practice setting.
Proficiency with electronic health records and digital clinical tools.
Commitment to evidence-informed practice, ethical standards, and continuous professional development.
Experience working with blue-collar or trades populations and familiarity with workplace-related trauma preferred.
Highly organized, solution-oriented, and able to adapt to dynamic scheduling and caseload demands.
Great-to-haves:
Clinical experience with substance use disorders and addiction counselling.
Previous experience in EAP, workplace mental health, or integrated care settings.
Familiarity with local community resources and service networks.
Additional certifications in specialized therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, EMDR, trauma-informed care).
What TELUS Health Offers You
Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and paid time off, with a flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
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 …
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