Kaelo

Healthcare

ElectronicInboundCounsellor

johannesburg, gauteng, south africa FULL TIME
The Brief

“Electronic Inbound Counsellor at Kaelo. Skills: Inbound Counselling & Support, Assessment & Risk Management, Referral & Care Navigation, Documentation & Reporting, Professional Conduct & Service Excellence, Team & Continuous Development. Provide telephonic and/or virtual counselling to EAP users presenting with emotional, psychological, relational, work-related, or situational challenges.. Offer brief, solution-focused interventions aligned with EAP best practice.”

What You'll Achieve.

Level 4 and 5 process elements

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Problem Solving Skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum 2 – 3 years counselling experience, preferably in an EAP, call-centre, or short-term intervention environment., Registered with HPCSA or SACSSP., Brief and solution focussed counselling., Crisis intervention and de-escalation., Risk assessment and safety planning., Trauma-informed care., Ethical decision making., Telephonic counselling proficiency., Case management and documentation., Working within defined EAP frameworks and limits., Ability to navigate multiple systems and platforms.

Nice to Have

Experience with crisis calls and high risk assessments is strongly advantageous.

What You'll Do.

Provide telephonic and/or virtual counselling to EAP users presenting with emotional

or situational challenges.

solution-focused interventions aligned with EAP best practice.

Support clients experiencing stress

conflict and life transitions.

Conduct clinical assessments

including psychosocial and risk screenings.

Identify and appropriately manage high-risk cases (e. g. suicide ideation

crisis situations) in line with clinical protocols.

Activate crisis intervention processes and escalation pathways when required.

Determine suitability for formal referrals

coaching or specialist services.

Provide clear explanations of the EAP benefits

and client-centred handovers where referrals are required.

timely and confidential case notes in line with legal

and organisational standards.

Capture referral types

and outcomes accurately for reporting purposes.

HPCSA / SACSSP and other governance requirements.

Deliver services in a manner that reflects empathy

and cultural sensitivity.

Uphold EAP service standards

and turnaround times.

Contribute to a consistent

high-quality user experience across all access channels.

Participate in clinical supervision

case discussion and debriefing sessions.

Engage in ongoing learning and skills development relevant to EAP work.

Support a collaborative team culture focused on excellence and ethical care.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Support a collaborative team culture focused on excellence and ethical care.

Communication Scope

listening and communication skills.; Communication Skills; Writing Skills

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