As an HR professional, you work hard to ensure that your employees have the extended benefit coverage they need to stay healthy, and for good reason.
An employee’s mental health affects how well they work, how often they miss work, and how they get along with others. When mental health isn’t supported, it can lead to burnout, stress, poor work-life balance, and even physical health problems. Taking care of mental health at work isn’t just a nice idea — it’s something every workplace needs to do.
For HR leaders, supporting mental health is essential — the question is, have you taken all the key factors into account?
For example:
What mental health practitioners are covered by your plan?
In British Columbia, Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) comprise 90% of practicing clinical counsellors/psychotherapists. Compared to other designations, RCCs are widely available and able to provide care in a timely fashion. This translates to better access to care for your employees.
How many sessions does your plan cover? How can you make your coverage go further?
Most benefits plans limit counselling to 4- 6 sessions, but clinical counsellors report needing a minimum of 10-20 sessions to see positive and measurable outcomes.
RCCs offer services at non-prohibitive prices, enabling you to offer your employees more sessions and quality care with a masters-level or higher clinician.
Improved Quality of Care
For over 36 years, public protection has been at the core of BCACC’s mandate. With a detailed complaint/inquiry process and redressal mechanisms, we ensure that the client’s best interests are protected.
All our RCCs have cleared rigorous entry requirements, a detailed application process that ascertains educational qualifications, relevant experience, clinical supervision hours. You can be assured your employees get the best care from qualified, vetted professionals.
Since 1988, the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) has been serving the public of BC by providing quality mental health services through Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs). The RCC designation has since become the stamp of assurance in the world of mental health.
Talk to your plan administrator and add registered clinical counsellors to your benefits
- More sessions. Lower costs.
- Better Accessibility. Less Wait Times
- Increased Protection. Qualified Professionals
9,500
Members
125,000
Public Referrals
TRUSTED
by the Public
90% of BC’s counsellors are RCCs
Why adding RCCs to employee benefits plans is a gamechanger
Mental health support at your fingertips
Connect your employees to 8,500+ RCCs across BC. Use the BCACC Find a Counsellor tool.
Free mental health resources for employees
Give your employees the right resources to understand their mental health. Access free public presentations on workplace wellness, anxiety, grief, and more in our Matters of the Mind (MotM) presentations.
Are you an employer? Take the first step to prioritise your employees’ mental health and well-being in the workplace. Download our Employer brochure here. If you want to talk with our team, please email us at [email protected]
