Bilingual (Spanish/English) Clinical & Program Specialist

Cancer Support Community•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$70,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The CSCLA Bilingual Clinical & Program Specialist is an integral member of the clinical and programs team, providing support and resources at CSCLA main and satellite locations. The role is responsible for the facilitation of support groups for people affected by cancer and for providing brief counseling for individuals, couples, children, and families. The Bilingual Clinical & Program Specialist assists with the overall CSCLA program by leading orientation meetings, conducting customized support plan meetings, assisting with program outreach, etc. This role regularly interacts with CSCLA participants, potential participants, program staff, trainees, hospital and community-based organization partners, and volunteers, and has a strong understanding of CSCLA’s psychosocial support for cancer patients and their loved ones.

Requirements

Clinical mental health professional with knowledge of psychosocial oncology and/or related experience (i.e. LCSW, LMFT, PsyD)
Minimum of two years post-graduate experience preferred, including group facilitation, community outreach, and program development and management experience
Strong clinical skills, including group therapy experience and ability to work with issues surrounding chronic and life-threatening illness
Knowledge of the local community, cancer support services and organizations
Effective oral and written communications
Computer
The following abilities are required in English and Spanish. Ability to read and interpret documents such as permits, instructions, and manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of medical professionals, donors, volunteers, or employees of organization.
Master's degree in social work, clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, or related field is required.
Documentation of licensure and malpractice insurance coverage is required.

Nice To Haves

Licensed clinical therapist (LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct customized support plan meetings and orientations with new participants
Facilitate in-person and virtual support groups within the framework of the Cancer Support Community model
Conduct brief individual, couples, and/or family counseling sessions utilizing a brief therapy model
Provide onsite, offsite, and virtual support services and administrative duties in coordination with Program and Clinical teams utilizing CSC group model
Travel to offsite partnership sites for delivery of direct services
Participate in Child, Teen and Family events to support our Spanish-speaking participants (e.g., Family Fun Night, CTF Education and Social events, parent, and pediatric individual counseling)
Become proficient in and implement Cancer Support Source (CSS) Distress Screening and review resource reports with participants
Work as part of the Admin team to continuously review and improve the onboarding process
Provide documentation for all patient contact, including intake and progress notes, support group attendance, contact logs, authorizations to release information, etc.
Attend regular clinical team meetings, admin meetings, and staff meetings
Model professionalism across all professional and community relationships
Communicate regularly via phone, email, and/or video meetings with CSCLA administrative and clinical staff.
Act as an agency representative at outreach events, satellite partnerships,
Seek out, register for, and attend health fairs and appropriate community events
Identify and build relationships with relevant community organizations and hospital systems to build database of local resources and steward robust partnership.
Link patients to various resources (e.g., financial and transportation assistance) and support virtual and onsite educational programming
Assist individuals with applying for various collaborative resources (e.g., Affordable Care Program, Tablet rentals, BEAR Fund, research/clinical trial opportunities)
Engage with various Los Angeles Promotoras groups
Stay current with mental health, wellness, and education programs & services provided by Cancer Support Community