Ontario Government Counselling Services
Job Description
À TELUS Santé, nous donnons à chacun les moyens de vivre plus sainement. Guidés par notre vision, nous exploitons la puissance de notre technologie de pointe et misons sur l'unicité des personnes pour créer le futur de la santé. En tant que chef de file mondial des services de santé et de bien-être – englobant la santé physique, mentale et financière – TELUS Santé améliore les résultats en matière de santé pour les consommateurs, les patients, les professionnels de la santé, les employeurs et les employés.
Registered Social Worker or Psychotherapist
Job Function: Clinical / Health
Status: Independent Contractor
Multiple Locations Available.
- Peterborough, ON - 1 day/week - 7 Client hours
- Cobourg, ON - 1.5 days/week - 7 Client hours
- Lindsay, ON - 1 day/ month - 6 Client hours
- Bancroft, ON - 1 day/ month - 4 Client hours
Join Our Team
In partnership with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, TELUS Health is seeking a Registered Social Worker or Registered Psychotherapist to support individuals navigating complex life challenges. These may include mental health issues, substance use, social exclusion, and involvement with the justice system.
This is an opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven initiative that directly contributes to individual transformation and community well-being.
The Difference You'll Make
As a key member of our clinical team, you will provide in-person counselling services within a probation and parole office, supporting clients referred by the Ministry. Through your compassion and clinical expertise, you will help individuals build resilience, achieve their goals, and successfully reintegrate into society.
Your work will have a lasting impact—enhancing public safety, reducing recidivism, and fostering healthier, more inclusive communities.
What You'll Do
Clinical Responsibilities
- Engage with clients within required timelines based on their assigned risk level and referral protocol.
- Collaborate with clients and referral agents to clarify counselling goals and expectations.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Deliver short- to medium-term counselling to support goal attainment and client well-being.
- Provide ongoing clinical support in-person, virtually, or by phone (as appropriate and based on training).
- Act as a case manager—coordinating care, making referrals, and advocating on behalf of clients.
- Maintain open communication with referral agents and secure client consent as needed.
- Track client progress, satisfaction, and service outcomes.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Consult regularly with the Clinical Director/Supervisor and peers.
- Respond to inquiries from referral agents and clients, and keep stakeholders informed of case developments.
- Follow standardized case booking and confidentiality protocols.
- Ensure timely documentation and case closure.
- Meet or exceed service delivery expectations for billable hours and case management.
- Represent and promote TELUS Health's values and services both internally and externally.
- Adhere to all organizational policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
What You Bring
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, or related field.
Registration in good standing with:
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
- Minimum two (2) years of post-graduate clinical experience.
Professional liability insurance. - Availability during standard business hours.
Proven ability to support individuals with complex challenges such as:
Mental health and addiction concerns
- Social exclusion and homelessness
- Domestic violence and anger management
- Anti-criminal thinking and sexual offenses
- Justice system involvement
- Proficiency in substance use assessment and treatment.
- Strong knowledge of local community resources and experience working with diverse populations.
- Experience with mandated clients is considered a strong asset.
Why Join TELUS Health...
- Paid for scheduled time on site, including all no shows
- Regular monthly billing
- Clinical supervision, career growth, and learning & development opportunities.
- Opportunity to give back to our local communities.
À propos de nous
Nous sommes une équipe axée sur les personnes, les clients et les objectifs, qui collabore, innove et crée des retombées positives au quotidien. Nous améliorons des vies grâce à nos solutions technologiques. Nous favorisons une culture d'innovation qui permet aux membres de l'équipe de résoudre des problèmes complexes et de produire des résultats exceptionnels sur le plan humain dans un monde numérique.
À TELUS, nous sommes fiers de notre culture qui encourage la diversité. Nous croyons foncièrement à l'importance d'adopter des pratiques équitables en matière d'emploi. Ainsi, le dossier de tous les candidats qualifiés est étudié. Pendant tout le processus de recrutement, nous tenons compte des besoins particuliers des candidats handicapés, au besoin.
Avertissement : Conformément à la Politique de sécurité des centres de données de TELUS Santé, tout membre de l'équipe susceptible de travailler dans un centre de données ou d'avoir accès à des renseignements détaillés sur les technologies de service client peut faire l'objet d'une enquête de sécurité auprès du gouvernement du Canada.
La santé et la sécurité de notre équipe, de nos clients et des communautés que nous desservons sont primordiales pour TELUS. Par conséquent, nous exigeons que toute personne qui se joint à nos Cliniques TELUS Santé soit complètement vaccinée contre la COVID-19.
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