Job description

Clinical Facilitator

A Cancer Support Community (CSC) Clinical Facilitator is responsible for the facilitation of support groups for people affected by cancer. Clinical Facilitators are highly experienced, licensed clinical mental health professionals who are specifically trained in CSC philosophy and methodology and utilize those skills in group facilitation at CSC. Clinical Facilitators may also be expected to oversee educational workshops and other programs as well as representing the CSC mission, core concepts and philosophy to the general public.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitating CSC support groups: Within the framework of the CSC model, a Clinical Facilitator helps group members share their cancer related experiences in regularly scheduled group meetings. Clinical Facilitators assist groups of people affected by cancer to explore positive and negative emotions, better understand and reduce distress, and improve their quality of life. Clinical Facilitators help to assure that participants gain knowledge and information from each other to become more active in their cancer treatment and recovery (Patient Active). Clinical Facilitators do not serve or present themselves as experts in cancer or cancer treatment. Overall, a Clinical Facilitator helps CSC participants discover ways to reduce their sense of isolation, regain a sense of control, and find hope that they can cope with and hopefully recover from their cancer.
• Supervision and training: Participate in weekly staff/clinical supervision meetings as well as completion of time sheets and other reports as required by the Facility. An orientation and training schedule will be arranged, including thorough review of the CSC Program Manual, meeting with the management team, and shadowing/observation of existing groups with seasoned Clinical Facilitators.
• Overseeing workshops and special events: Clinical Facilitators may be asked to serve as “hosts” for educational workshops, and other special programs. Expectations include, but are not limited to, introducing speakers/workshop leaders, providing introductory remarks that include a brief overview of CSC, participating in the program, occasional facilitation with presenter, fielding questions and answers, providing evaluations and closure, and providing feedback to the Program Director on the process and content of the workshop.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director.

SKILLS REQUIRED: Clinical Facilitators are required to have the following:

• An independently licensed mental health professional (LCSW or LCPC preferred; LPC or LSW required) in the state of Massachusetts.
• Must have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in group facilitation.
• Willingness to master and implement CSC psychosocial support methods, participate in ongoing clinical supervision, and the overall experience of a therapeutic community.
• Ability to work well with groups of individuals with serious chronic and/or terminal illness.

*Groups are currently being run virtually utilizing Zoom and technology capability is required.

**CSCMA is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment.

ABOUT THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY

As the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide, the Cancer Support Community (CSC) is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. CSC achieves its mission through three areas: direct service delivery, research, and advocacy. The organization includes an international network that offer the highest quality social and emotional support for people impacted by cancer, as well as a community of support available online and over the phone. The CSC Research and Training Institute conducts cutting‐edge psychosocial, behavioral, and survivorship research. CSC engages in patient advocacy through its Cancer Policy Institute, informing public policy in Washington, D.C. and across the nation. So that no one faces cancer alone®.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Remote

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