Description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Administration

1. 1. Develop, implement and manage psychosocial, clinical programs and services for CSCMT in collaboration with, and in, full compliance with CSCHQ guidelines.
   2. Recruit, hire, train, evaluate and supervise Program Facilitators, and ensures adherence of program staff to the philosophy, policies, procedures and program guidelines.
   3. Be a participatory member of the Professional Advisory Board.
   4. Participates in the annual budget process and regularly monitors program finances to maintain a high-level of fiscal responsibility.
   5. Collaborate with educational institutions, area hospitals, Chapter colleagues, and the Cancer Support Community National staff in research and development of new clinical programs.

 Clinical Direct Service

1. 1. Utilize clinical skills to manage, and guide programs which includes but is not limited to: distress screenings, individual short-term one-on-one counseling, new participant meetings, group support, virtual support and psychosocial education for adults and youth
   2. Facilitate at least 3-4 participant groups per month.
   3. Provide an opportunity for each participant to utilize the CSS Distress Screening with follow-up referral systems and reach the utilization standard set by CSC Headquarters (CSCHQ).
   4. In coordination with the Program and Outreach Manager, assist in the development and implementation of psychosocial and emotional support programs for families at camp.
   5. Establish and maintain proactive relationships, and be actively involved, with other CSCHQ mental health professionals through program conference calls, Affiliate Meetings, and other collaboration opportunities.

 Team Development

1. 1. Actively involved with staff meetings and training sessions and adhere to the Team Values and Commitments.
   2. Commitment to working as a positive and supportive team member in a therapeutic community.
   3. Collaborate with staff, volunteers and participants to create and maintain a culture of support and empathy while embracing the mission of CSCMT to provide in-house psychosocial education, as well as compliance and training of confidentiality policies and practices.
   4. Mentor Mental Health Interns, when appropriate.
   5. Educate staff by training, sharing knowledge and adherence to prevailing governmental laws and regulations regarding the provision of mental health services and Ethical and Professional Standards as designed across the mental health disciplines in Montana, including, but not limited to:
      1. Confidentiality policy and standards
      2. Reporting of child and elder abuse/neglect

• Guidelines for suspected suicidality/homicidality

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

1. Masters prepared social worker with the ability to be licensed in Montana within a mutually agreed upon amount of time. LCPC will be considered with demonstration of specific skills and abilities.
   1. Salary for pre-licensed = $53,000-$58,000 per year
   2. Salary for licensed = $60,000-$65,000 per year
2. Successful experience applying clinical skills with individuals, couples and support groups.
3. Demonstrated experience planning, organizing, scheduling reports, and program development.
4. Successful experience working with computers specifically Word, PowerPoint, Excel and databases. Experience using InDesign proficiently is a plus.
5. Willingness to participate in oncology education and start working towards Oncology Social Worker Certification.

 Preferred Qualifications:

1. Licensed LCSW, in State of Montana.
2. Advanced successful experience post-licensed.
3. Successful experience and ability to work with issues surrounding chronic and life-threatening illness.
4. Successful supervisory or management experience of staff in an organization.