Counsellor (9-month fixed-term contract)
Core
Deliver solution-focused, short-term therapy to members via telehealth using Sonder's stepped care model.
Role type
Registered Counsellor (IC)
Builds
Member support services for safety, medical, and mental health needs
Domain
Mental health / Telehealth
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
1:1 therapy with adults, treatment planning, clinical risk recognition, case note documentation, multidisciplinary collaboration, telehealth proficiency
Preferred skills
Evidence-based practice, cultural safety, resilience, time management
Technologies
Telehealth platforms
Responsibilities
Deliver structured, time-limited therapy; Develop goal-directed treatment plans linked to outcome measures; Recognize clinical risk and escalate presentations; Coordinate with internal and external providers; Complete case notes within 24 hours; Participate in supervision and quality assurance programs.