Psychosocial Oncology Specialist

The Psychosocial Oncology Clinician plays a vital role in providing comprehensive cancer care to patients and their families. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, this clinician will work collaboratively to deliver people-centered care, addressing the physical, emotional, and social needs of individuals affected by cancer.

• Provide consultation, clinical assessment, treatment, referral, and counseling services to cancer patients and families.
• Participate in an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive cancer care.
• Develop and implement psychosocial oncology and supportive care education programs for patients, families, staff, and community groups.
• Maintain strong professional links with provincial psychosocial oncology practitioners and stay up-to-date with national practice standards.
• Support program evaluation and participate in research and educational programs as possible.

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related mental health specialty, with a clinical internship/field placement from an accredited program.
• Masters prepared preferred.
• Eligibility for licensure in the appropriate provincial licensing body.
• Knowledge of Regional and Provincial CancerCare services and resources an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Outlook.
• Minimum three (3) years related clinical practice experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good physical and mental health to perform the position on a regular basis.
• Demonstrated competence in clinical skills, including psychosocial assessments and counseling intervention.
• Demonstrated professional responsibility and accountability while practicing with a high degree of autonomy.
• Demonstrated ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
• Proficiency in both official languages essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality, including paper, electronic formats, and other mediums.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• Good work and attendance record.

• Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle, and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.