What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist (Contractor) position at TELUS?
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.
Join our network of independent contractors providing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling services across the United States. This role offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to provide short-term, solution-focused therapy through various modalities, including in-person, phone, and video sessions.
Here's How
We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.
TELUS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that aims to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. It is our policy to hire without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.
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.
Join our network of independent contractors providing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling services across the United States. This role offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to provide short-term, solution-focused therapy through various modalities, including in-person, phone, and video sessions.
Here's How
- Deliver Brief Solution-Focused Therapy: Provide short-term counseling services, typically consisting of 3-6 sessions, utilizing a brief solution-focused therapy model to address clients' immediate concerns and facilitate rapid resolution.
- Maintain Professional Office Space: Ensure your private practice office space meets all professional standards, creating a comfortable and confidential environment for clients.
- Manage Referrals: Efficiently respond to referrals through our Provider Hub platform to ensure timely engagement with new clients.
- Client Scheduling: Proactively contact clients within required timeframes to schedule appointments, ensuring accessibility and responsiveness.
- Invoice Submission: Submit accurate and timely invoices through the Provider Hub system for rendered services.
- Documentation and Confidentiality: Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date professional documentation while strictly adhering to client confidentiality protocols.
- Case Consultation: Participate in case consultations as needed to collaborate with peers and ensure the highest quality of care.
- Educational Background: Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or a related field.*
- Licensing: Hold a full clinical license in accordance with state regulations.
- Clinical Experience: Possess a minimum of 5 years of post-masters clinical counseling experience.*
- Insurance: Maintain professional liability insurance with a coverage amount of $2 million aggregate.
- Appointment Availability: Ability to offer initial appointments within 5-7 days of receiving a referral.
- Professional Standards: Have a private office space that meets all professional standards to conduct counseling sessions.
- Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy the freedom to manage your schedule autonomously, fitting client appointments around your personal commitments.
- Clinical Supervision Support: Access to clinical supervision and support to enhance your professional development and practice.
- Efficient Case Management: Use an online platform for seamless and efficient case management, simplifying administrative tasks.
- Calendar Management: Ability to block calendar for unavailability as needed, allowing you to balance your workload and personal time effectively.
We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.
TELUS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that aims to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. It is our policy to hire without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.
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.
