Responsible for providing psychosocial assessment, support to cancer patients and care givers along the cance care continuum.  

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

•    Conduct a comprehensive assessment of patient, caregiver, and/or family biopsychosocial spiritual needs and ongoing assessment of coping.

•    Demonstrates knowledge of oncology specific and community resources.  Make referrals as appropriate (transportation, financial assistance, housing, etc.).
•    Provide psychotherapeutic counseling for individuals, couples, families, and caregiver(s) to resolve relationship issues, coping difficulties, and other psychosocial stressors.
•    Facilitate goals of care/advanced care planning and end of life conversations.
•    Facilitate support groups including psychoeducation, experiential, and psychotherapeutic groups.