Pediatric Oncology Counseling Specialist

The Oncology Counseling Specialist

• Plans, develops, implements, and maintains a comprehensive oncology psychosocial counseling program to meet the needs of oncology patients and families.

• Assists patients with advanced care planning such as disability, advanced directives and living wills.

• Fosters relationships with medical staff who care for cancer and other patients including primary care, surgeons, oncologists, and other specialists. Provides information, encourages referrals, and maintains communication with these providers. Attends and actively participates in weekly physician peer review.

• Provides initial assessment and short-term treatment to patients as they undergo cancer treatments.

• Responds to the need for crisis intervention.

• Provides initial screening for grant and Sunshine Fund recipients.

• Serves as a psychosocial expert. Conducts and documents in EMR psychosocial issues which are accurate, thorough, and descriptive. Makes referrals as appropriate.

• Participates as a member of the Oncology multi-disciplinary care team and collaborates to assist with patient's treatment, self-care, education, and support.

• Attends meetings and supports the departmental QI program by tracking quality improvement initiatives focused on psychosocial and distress issues.

• Required coordinating and reporting member for the Commission on Cancer committee.

• Utilizes background and skills to work cooperatively with Oncology Services, other professionals, and external community organizations and agencies to provide leadership and expertise for oncology psychosocial care and the care of other medical patients.

• Acts as a patient advocate and is actively engaged in patient support groups and survivorship initiatives.

• Exercises leadership and professional expertise in the development and service provision of the Oncology Psychosocial Program.

• Provides quality patient and family care within the scope of license (education, training and/or experience).

• Work is directed to outpatient needs and will include collaboration with IP, home care, hospice services and community resources.

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

• Serves patients of all ages.

Education: Master's degree in social work (from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education).

Experience: Must have met continuing education requirements from VA Board of Professional Health Regulatory Boards plus a minimum of two years post licensure experience required.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: LCSW, OSW-C preferred, or must be obtained within 3 years.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, other health care providers, and management entities.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

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Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

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