Position Overview

The Psychosocial Oncology Clinician provides under supervision, basic consultation, clinical assessment, treatment, referral and counseling services for cancer patients and families. The Clinician participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive, people-centered cancer care to patients and their families along the cancer trajectory. The Clinician provides psychosocial oncology and supportive care education to patients/families, staff and community groups as required. The Clinician maintains strong professional links with provincial psychosocial oncology practitioners and is aware of national practice standards. The Clinician supports program evaluation as required and will participate in research and educational programs as possible.

The Clinician 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; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years related clinical practice experience.
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years clinical counseling and experience in a health care setting.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or BN(RN), BPSN (RPN) or equivalent in a related mental health specialty or other appropriate clinical counselling profession and a clinical internship/field placement from an accredited program.
• Masters prepared preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Possess, or be eligible for, licensure in the appropriate provincial licensing body.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of Regional and Provincial CancerCare services and resources an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Outlook.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• 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.
• Good work and attendance record.
• 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.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Good physical and mental health in order to perform the position on a regular basis.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.
• Will be required to make home visits as appropriate.