Counselor, Psychosocial Oncology
About the role
Job Summary
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, Patient and Family Counselling, the Counsellor provides psychosocial support to cancer patients and their families. Receives day-to-day consultation and clinical case work supervision regarding psychosocial aspects of cancer management.
Duties/Accountabilities
Screens, assesses and counsels patients and families concerning emotional and practical needs associated with their diagnosis; helps with problems of advanced complexity; facilitates and develops group programs to meet needs of patients and families. Provides consultation to other disciplines, and works as a member of interdisciplinary team. Provides liaison with community agencies. Identifies patients' needs for services and makes appropriate referrals, or develops alternate strategies for patient support, education and follow-up care. Participates in planning and development of educational activities in the Centre/Provincially, designated Community Oncology Network and/or outreach programs such as in-service programs and clinical network meetings. Participates in the planning and development of department’s quality improvement program (e.g. through input to the planning process). Provides clinical guidance to students and volunteers as required. Participates in and promotes research projects as directed. Maintains current knowledge and awareness of trends and activities in clinical practice. Maintains, compiles and reports workload statistics and clinical reports consistent with established quality assurance standards. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience
Master’s degree in a social sciences discipline relevant to the job from a recognized program, such as Social Work, Counselling Psychology, or Clinical Psychology. Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience working in an interdisciplinary setting that includes experience with individuals, couples, families and group work; program and community development;, adjustment and grief counselling in a health care or oncology setting. As per our Standards of Practice, demonstrated aptitude and experience in brief evidence-based therapy models such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systems Theory, Solution-Focused Therapy, Supportive Therapy, Crisis Counselling, Group Therapy and Resource Counselling. Eligible for registration with designated professional regulatory body.
Skills And Abilities
Interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with patient, families, staff and the public in a professional and compassionate manner. Ability to work independently and co-operatively as part of the Patient & Family Counselling team and the interdisciplinary cancer care team making positive contributions to the team process and patient care goals. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal with others tactfully and with sensitivity. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to organize and prioritize work. Ability to operate related equipment. Ability to teach and supervise students.
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About Provincial Health Services Authority
Canada's first provincial health services authority.
Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) is one of six health authorities – the other five health authorities serve geographic regions of BC. PHSA's primary role is to ensure that BC residents have access to a coordinated network of high-quality specialized health care services.
PHSA operates provincial programs including BC Children's Hospital, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre, BC Emergency Health Services, BC Cancer, BC Centre for Disease Control and BC Transplant. It is also responsible for specialized provincial health services like chest surgery and trauma services, which are delivered in a number of locations in the regional health authorities.
For career opportunities, visit www.jobs.phsa.ca or email careers@phsa.ca.
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Counselor, Psychosocial Oncology
About the role
Job Summary
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, Patient and Family Counselling, the Counsellor provides psychosocial support to cancer patients and their families. Receives day-to-day consultation and clinical case work supervision regarding psychosocial aspects of cancer management.
Duties/Accountabilities
Screens, assesses and counsels patients and families concerning emotional and practical needs associated with their diagnosis; helps with problems of advanced complexity; facilitates and develops group programs to meet needs of patients and families. Provides consultation to other disciplines, and works as a member of interdisciplinary team. Provides liaison with community agencies. Identifies patients' needs for services and makes appropriate referrals, or develops alternate strategies for patient support, education and follow-up care. Participates in planning and development of educational activities in the Centre/Provincially, designated Community Oncology Network and/or outreach programs such as in-service programs and clinical network meetings. Participates in the planning and development of department’s quality improvement program (e.g. through input to the planning process). Provides clinical guidance to students and volunteers as required. Participates in and promotes research projects as directed. Maintains current knowledge and awareness of trends and activities in clinical practice. Maintains, compiles and reports workload statistics and clinical reports consistent with established quality assurance standards. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience
Master’s degree in a social sciences discipline relevant to the job from a recognized program, such as Social Work, Counselling Psychology, or Clinical Psychology. Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience working in an interdisciplinary setting that includes experience with individuals, couples, families and group work; program and community development;, adjustment and grief counselling in a health care or oncology setting. As per our Standards of Practice, demonstrated aptitude and experience in brief evidence-based therapy models such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systems Theory, Solution-Focused Therapy, Supportive Therapy, Crisis Counselling, Group Therapy and Resource Counselling. Eligible for registration with designated professional regulatory body.
Skills And Abilities
Interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with patient, families, staff and the public in a professional and compassionate manner. Ability to work independently and co-operatively as part of the Patient & Family Counselling team and the interdisciplinary cancer care team making positive contributions to the team process and patient care goals. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal with others tactfully and with sensitivity. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to organize and prioritize work. Ability to operate related equipment. Ability to teach and supervise students.
Not the right fit? Search for Counselor, Psychosocial Oncology jobs in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
About Provincial Health Services Authority
Canada's first provincial health services authority.
Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) is one of six health authorities – the other five health authorities serve geographic regions of BC. PHSA's primary role is to ensure that BC residents have access to a coordinated network of high-quality specialized health care services.
PHSA operates provincial programs including BC Children's Hospital, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre, BC Emergency Health Services, BC Cancer, BC Centre for Disease Control and BC Transplant. It is also responsible for specialized provincial health services like chest surgery and trauma services, which are delivered in a number of locations in the regional health authorities.
For career opportunities, visit www.jobs.phsa.ca or email careers@phsa.ca.