Psychosocial Oncology Clinician II

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

2d • CA$48,078 - CA$57,421 • Onsite

About The Position

CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) provides health services in facilities located on the treaty territories and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Denesuline, Nehethowuk, Ininiwak, Nêhiyawak Nations and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We acknowledge northern Manitoba includes lands that were and are the ancestral lands of the Inuit. We acknowledge harms and dedicate ourselves to building relationships and collaborating with First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. Through this commitment, and rooted in Truth and Reconciliation, we will improve health experiences and outcomes for Indigenous Peoples.

CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) recognizes the importance of building an exemplary health care labour force that is inclusive and reflective of the population it serves. We are committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices, including increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels of our workforce. We encourage First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals to apply.

CancerCare Manitoba upholds legislation and guidance calls and provincial commitments in the following foundational documents:

The Path to Reconciliation Act
Truth and Reconciliation Principles of Reconciliation
Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Articles
What we learned to date report on the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan
National Inquiry Calls for Justice
Health System Commitment to Disrupt and Dismantle Racism

Reporting to the Program Manager – Hope & Healing Program and with guidance from the Clinical Lead, Psychosocial Oncology Program, the Psychosocial Oncology Clinician II provides psychosocial consultation, clinical assessment, clinical intervention, and counselling services to adult and pediatric oncology patients and families at CancerCare Manitoba. This role has a particular focus on supporting patients who experience barriers to equitable access to cancer care.

The Psychosocial Oncology Clinician II provides culturally safe, trauma– and violence–informed care that recognizes and responds to the social, cultural, and structural factors that affect the health and wellbeing of people living with cancer. Working as part of the interdisciplinary oncology team, this role actively participates in departmental education and research programs and contributes to a welcoming, equitable, and culturally safe care environment at CancerCare Manitoba.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, clinical counselling, or an associated discipline from an accredited educational institution.
• A clinical internship or field placement from an accredited program.
• Completion of Indigenous cultural safety and anti-racism training.
• Minimum three (3) years of clinical counselling or psychosocial consultation experience within the last 5 years.
• Expertise in psychosocial consultation, clinical assessment, clinical intervention, and counselling within an interdisciplinary health care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with health care providers, community organizations, and service partners to support patient care.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources available to support cancer patients and their families.
• Demonstrated understanding of health equity, social determinants of health, and structural barriers—including systemic racism and the impacts of colonization—that may affect access to care and treatment.
• Knowledge of culturally safe care principles and the ability to provide respectful and responsive care to individuals from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, including Indigenous Peoples with distinct histories, cultures and relationships to land and community.
• Knowledge of trauma- and violence-informed care and the ability to apply these principles in patient interactions and care planning.
• Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention and assessing complex psychosocial or high-risk situations.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs as well as other software (e.g., ARIA, EPR, RL6, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to interact with patients, families, and colleagues in a sensitive, respectful, and professional manner.
• Ability to work ethically, with integrity and a high level of confidentiality, in accordance with professional standards, legislation, and organizational policies.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action (2015) and Manitoba’s Path to Reconciliation Act (2016).
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultural safety and anti-racism actions, inquests and reports, e.g., Jordan’s Principle, Joyce’s Principle and Brian Sinclair Inquest.
• Must be registered or eligible for, and maintain registration with, an appropriate Manitoba or Canadian professional licensing body.
• Ability to travel between sites is required.
• May encounter situations of heightened distress or conflict involving patients, families, or colleagues.
• Must have satisfactory employment record.
• Must be legally able to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of and experience working to address the impacts of colonization, systemic racism, and historical trauma on the health and wellbeing of impacted individuals and communities is preferred.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and/or other equity-deserving populations is an asset.
• Ability to speak French is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial consultation, clinical assessment, clinical intervention, and counselling services to adult and pediatric oncology patients and families.
• Supports patients who experience barriers to equitable access to cancer care.
• Provides culturally safe, trauma– and violence–informed care.
• Recognizes and responds to the social, cultural, and structural factors that affect the health and wellbeing of people living with cancer.
• Actively participates in departmental education and research programs.
• Contributes to a welcoming, equitable, and culturally safe care environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level