Counsellor - Patient and Family Counselling

2 weeks ago

Kelowna, Canada PHSA Full time $42 - $53

Social Worker/Counsellor - Patient and Family Counselling Cancer Care

BC Cancer

Kelowna, BC

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.

What you'll do
  • Screen, assess and counsel patients and families concerning emotional and practical needs associated with their diagnosis; help with problems of advanced complexity; facilitate and develop group programs to meet needs of patients and families.
  • Provide consultation to other disciplines and works as a member of interdisciplinary team.
  • Provide liaison with community agencies. Identify patients' needs for services and makes appropriate referrals or develop alternate strategies for patient support, education and follow-up care.
  • Participate 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.
  • Participate in the planning and development of department’s quality improvement program.
  • Provides clinical guidance to students and volunteers as required.
  • Participate in and promote research projects as directed.
  • Maintain current knowledge and awareness of trends and activities in clinical practice.
  • Maintain, compile and report workload statistics and clinical reports consistent with established quality assurance standards.
What you bring

Qualifications:

  • 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 healthcare 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.

You have:

  • Interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, and the public in a professional and compassionate manner.
  • 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.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Deal with others tactfully and with sensitivity.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work.
  • Demonstrate skills in CPR techniques.
  • Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015) and other related reports.
  • Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada.
What we bring
  • Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services, and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs.
  • Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses.
  • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs.
  • Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
  • PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people.
  • Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts.
Job Type:Temporary, Part-Time (0.80 FTE until May 29, 2026)Wage:$42.27 to $52.81 per hour.Location:399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3 Applications will be accepted until position is filled.Hours of work:Monday-Friday; 0830-1630 What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

BC Cancer is part of The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages, and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.

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