Mental Health Therapist, Bilingual French

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Provide EFAP and other designated clinical services, which encompass confidential counselling, case management, direct clinical services, and assessments.

• Conduct telephonic assessments via queued calls and Meet Now for issues related to behavioral and emotional health, family, wellness, work, and personal crises.

• Equip clients with practical, self-directed strategies.

• Accept case assignments, formulate treatment plans, document progress notes, and decide on case closure in collaboration with the Clinical Manager.

• Create tailored action plans under consistent supervision.

• Perform thorough psychosocial assessments as required.

• Carry out risk assessments and assist in suicide prevention and other risk-management interventions.

• Document intervention notes and maintain tracking records.

• Uphold established service standards and direct-service objectives.

• Collaborate with the Stay at Work Clinical Management team and colleagues to ensure timely service delivery.

• Facilitate workshops as needed, depending on competencies and availability.

• Provide Crisis Management Services as required.

• Work from Sunday to Thursday, 8pm to 4am EST.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's degree in Counselling, Social Work, or Psychology.

• Registration in good standing with a relevant governing body as a Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, or Canadian Certified Counsellor.

• 2–3 years of clinical experience dealing with various mental health and situational issues.

• Experience and training in solution-focused and/or cognitive behavioral short-term therapies.

• Proficiency in the English language is mandatory.

• French language skills are advantageous; bilingual French is preferred.

• Prior experience with crisis hotlines, telephonic counselling, and/or EFAP is desirable.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills along with excellent active listening capabilities.

• Proficient in conducting risk assessments, performing online research, and finding emergency and/or community resources throughout Canada.

• Compassionate client service and telephone counselling abilities.

• Adaptable and innovative approach to single-session counselling.

• Understanding of measurement-based care; related experience is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Permanent full-time role.

• Work remotely from home.

• Supportive colleagues and a collaborative team atmosphere.

• Opportunities for ongoing learning and development.

• Equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion.