Overview

Provides clinical assessment, treatment, referral and counseling services for regional cancer patients and families. Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive, person-centered regional cancer care to patients and their families all along the cancer continuum. Provides psychosocial oncology and supportive care education to patients/ families, staff and community groups as required. Recognizing the emotional impact of providing cancer care, the incumbent offers emotional support to oncology colleagues, identifying resources to help prevent compassion fatigue. Provides regional consultation to colleagues regarding psychosocial oncology. Maintains strong professional links with provincial psychosocial oncology practitioners and is aware of national practice standards. Ensures support to program evaluation as required and research as possible.

The incumbent will exercise professional judgment in the completion of their duties and action to be taken on day-to-day matters

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or other appropriate clinical counselling profession and a clinical internship/ field placement from an accredited university program
Masters preparation preferred
Current active registration with the College of Social Workers of Manitoba
Possess, or be eligible for, licensure in the appropriate provincial licensing body
Must have a valid Manitoba Class V Driver’s license and willingness to travel the region year round
Minimum of three (3) years clinical counseling and experience in a health care setting within the last five (5) years
Comprehensive and current knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Publisher & Power Point) required
Satisfactory employment record required
Successful candidate subject to provide security checks in accordance with Security Checks for Employment Policy (HR-02-80. Waived for internal candidates with current checks on file.

This position offers an engaging opportunity for healthcare professionals committed to making a meaningful difference in patients' lives through expert clinical care and compassionate support.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50.93-$62.66 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance

Work Location: In person

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Psychosocial Oncology Clinician | The Pas, Manitoba, Canada