Clinical Psychosocial Oncology Specialist

The Clinical Psychosocial Oncology Specialist provides comprehensive, people-centered cancer care to patients and their families along the cancer trajectory. The Specialist participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team, providing consultation, clinical assessment, treatment, referral, and counseling services for cancer patients and families. The Specialist maintains strong professional links with provincial psychosocial oncology practitioners and is aware of national practice standards.

The Specialist exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed, and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or BN(RN), BPSN (RPN), or equivalent in a related mental health specialty or other appropriate clinical counseling profession and a clinical internship/field placement from an accredited program
• Masters prepared preferred
• Possess, or be eligible 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
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years clinical counseling and experience in a health care setting
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Good physical and mental health in order to perform the position on a regular basis
• Demonstrated competence in clinical skills including psychosocial assessments and counseling intervention
• Demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability while practicing with a high degree of autonomy when providing services
• Demonstrate Southern Health-Santé Sud Core Competencies and/or Management & Leadership competencies
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
• Proficiency of both official languages is 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

Conditions of Employment

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