Social Worker I Part Time Jobs in Richmond, BC, Canada @LifeWorks

Social Worker, Psychologist, Counsellor
Fully Remote anywhere in British Columbia
Supporting short term counselling sessions within our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Permanent Full time or Part time

• Working fully remote from your home
• Group insurance plan as of first day of employment;
• Generous vacation policy;
• Paid professional development days, wellbeing days and sick days
• Clinical supervision available
• Flexible Scheduling to start

• Master’s degree from an accredited university program in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Counselling/Education or related field.
• Registration/membership with relevant college or association.
• At least 2 years (or the equivalent of 2500 clinical hours) post Masters clinical/consulting experience with a broad range of issues, utilizing a brief solution-focused clinical approach
• Available to work days, evenings, weekends as required
• Excellent communication, problem solving, collaboration, cultural competency, interpersonal, self-care, time management and organizational skills.
• Preference will be given to candidates with training/experience in brief solution focused counselling and substance abuse treatment through volunteer, academic or work experience
• Previous Assessment, Crisis Intervention, and Short term Counselling experience
• EAP and prior telephone counselling experience are assets.
• Strict adherence to the ethical principles governing confidentiality/privacy legislation

• Provide telephone consultations related to crisis or assessed urgent situations when required. Assess client needs and, record client information.
• Counselling is provided within a 50 minute session and documentation takes place during the balance of the counselling hour (as per policy which may be changed from time to time).
• Provide clear concise information to clients regarding the EAP Service.
• Provide assessments and short-term counselling services using a brief solution focused model.
• Where required, ensure correct number of first appointments offered available as per targets
• Consult with other counsellors and supervisors as appropriate.
• Refer clients to appropriate internal and external resources as required.
• Establish and maintains case files and other pertinent client documents.