Job Details: Counsellor

Company: Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) – Province-wide solutions. Better health.

Description: Counsellor

The BC Cancer Agency (BCCA) is committed to reducing the incidence of cancer, reducing the mortality from cancer, and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer. It provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia by working with community partners to deliver a range of cancer services, including prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation and palliative care. It operates four regional cancer centres in the Fraser Valley, Kelowna, Vancouver and Vancouver Island, with a fifth centre opening in Abbotsford in summer 2008 and a sixth centre scheduled to open in Prince George in 2012. The BC Cancer Research Centre conducts research into the causes and cures for cancer.
BCCA is an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Patients first • Best value • Results matter • Improvements through knowledge • Open to possibilities.
Counsellor
(Casual hours available)
Vancouver, BC
A Counsellor is required to provide psychosocial support to cancer patients and their families by counselling and providing support to group programs which meet their needs. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, you will assess needs and make appropriate referrals, develop strategies for patient support, education and follow-up care.
The successful candidate will be available to work on an "as-needed" basis and must have completed a Masters program in Social Work, Counselling Psychology or Clinical Psychology and be registered with the Board of Registration for Social Workers of BC, or the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, and have a minimum of one year of related experience in individual, marital and family counselling group work, program and community development and grief and loss counselling. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work independently and co-operatively as part of an interdisciplinary team are required.

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The PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Posting Date: Jul 21 08