Who pays for TELUS Health EAP? The EAP is available at no additional cost to you, as defined by your benefits plan. Your employer provides this program as a benefit to support your wellbeing. What are the qualifications of EAP counselors? Every one of our counseling professionals has either a master or doctorate in psychology, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related mental health field. They must have a minimum of three years post- master level clinical experience, preferably with EAP experience, and at least 2,500 hours of professional counseling experience. Potential candidates undergo an intensive recruitment and screening process, which includes several interviews. Candidates must provide proof of degree and liability insurance, which are primary source verified. All candidates are licensed to practice independently. Clinicians are bound by the code of ethics, complaint investigation process and disciplinary sanctions within their own associations and licensing boards. Minimum requirements are: ∙ Master’s-level education, typically in social work, counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy or related mental healthcare program ∙ Three years of post-master’s level clinical experience ∙ Successful completion of an intensive screening process with reference checks ∙ Ongoing proof of active liability insurance ∙ Licensed to practice independently How many counseling sessions can I expect? Our counseling model is short-term and solution-focused. The number of sessions provided is based on what is deemed clinically appropriate, and up to the service level your employer has selected. In the event that your concern is ongoing in nature, your counselor will discuss with you the appropriateness of a referral to a community resource outside the EAP and will work with you to access this long-term support. Is TELUS Health EAP confidential? Yes. We take the utmost care to protect the identity of anyone who uses TELUS Health. The only exceptions to confidentiality include those governed by law, i.e., we are required to release documents under court subpoena, and we have a duty to intervene and report if a consultant or counselor deems an individual to be at imminent risk of harm to self or others.