Social Worker III - PsychoOncologist

Cancer Care Alberta (CCA) provides Supportive Care services through a dedicated team of healthcare professionals focused on improving the quality of life for individuals affected by cancer. Support is offered from the time of diagnosis, throughout treatment, and beyond. The CCA team leads in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care, all based on world-class research. The PsychoOncology Counselling team at the new Arthur J.E. Child Cancer Centre is seeking compassionate and skilled Clinical Social Workers (SWIII) to join the team on a casual basis. The SWIII role is vital in delivering psycho-oncological interventions based on evidence-informed practices for patients and their support networks. Under the general supervision of the Manager, the SWIII will apply advanced clinical knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate mental, emotional, and behavioral conditions related to cancer diagnosis and treatment. Psychosocial interventions include individual, couple, and group counselling and psychotherapy, available through both in-person and virtual appointments. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues, members of the multidisciplinary team and internal/external agencies to provide coordinated cancer care. The SWIII will also participate in continuous professional and program development, including supervising students, as well as engage in quality improvement activities and research. Please note, the caseload and hours for all positions in this program may change based on operational needs.

As a Social Worker III, you will perform either advanced level assessment and treatment or act as a clinical lead. You will work with or within teams to provide health care services for patients with complex and multidimensional medical, psychosocial, environmental and instrumental needs. You will provide advanced clinical services, consultation to the interprofessional team and patients/families and supervision of students and team members as assigned. You may also act as a clinical lead providing leadership in the planning, development, and delivery of services in a specific area, as well as staff development, quality improvement and evaluation or research activities as identified by the needs of the service area(s).

Master's degree in Social Work. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).

Basic Cardiac Life Support-Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) through Heart & Stroke Foundation. Within the last 12 months, experience providing psycho-oncological counselling to adults and their support people in Cancer Care Alberta. Within the last two years, experience working with adult patients in cancer care, palliative care, and/ or outpatient clinic settings. Within the last 12 months, experience using virtual health. Within the last 12 months, experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups to assess, diagnoses treat mental, emotional, and behavioral conditions as well as evaluate client response to treatment. Within the last 12 months, provided adult evidence-based therapy models (e.g. trauma-focused therapy, CBT, SET, etc). Experience and/or formal training administering and interpreting assessment instruments. Knowledge and application of harm reduction and risk mitigation approaches. Demonstrated dedication to professional development. Proficient with electronic medical systems. Proficient with Microsoft Suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to engage and foster professional and therapeutic relationships.

A pattern of professional development in oncology. Three years of counseling experience in an adult urban setting. Experience in delivering clinical training to new staff and students. Experience in providing trauma therapy using evidence-based approaches. Within the past five years, involvement in or leadership of formal research projects in collaboration with academic institutions. Experience providing therapy in a group setting.