Clinical Support Group Facilitator

Cancer Support Community Greater NY & CT; New York (NY); Remote; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Cancer Support Community Greater NY & CT seeks a contracted Clinical Support Group Facilitator to lead psychosocial support groups for people affected by cancer in NY and CT. The role requires clinical oversight and group facilitation within CSCNYCT policies and standards of care.

The position is per-diem and remote, with evening availability. Candidates should hold a Master’s in Social Work or related field and NY/CT licensure, plus 3+ years of oncology/grief experience and liability insurance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related mental health field from an accredited institution.
• Currently licensed as required by NY and CT.
• Minimum of 3 years post-graduate clinical experience with adults in oncology and grief/loss.
• Maintain professional malpractice/liability insurance throughout the engagement.
• Available for evening hours as group schedule dictates.
• Group facilitation experience required.
• Commitment to CSCNYCT’s mission and program philosophy.
• Knowledge of local community and cancer support services preferred.
• Spanish-language proficiency is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates weekly, monthly or bi-monthly member support group(s) (i.e. Living with Cancer, Post Treatment, Caregiver, Living with Loss).
• Communicates regularly with CSCNYCT Clinical Program Manager regarding new group members and updates on current members.
• Submits a monthly invoice to the CSCNYCT Clinical Program Manager for that month’s work activity.
• Reports administratively to the CSCNYCT Clinical Program Manager.
• Reports clinically to the CSCNYCT Clinical Program Manager.
• Other duties as assigned, based on need, as defined by the CSCNYCT Clinical Program Manager and Program Director.

Skills

Group facilitation

Clinical oversight

Spanish language

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Cancer Support Community Greater NY & CT (formerly Gilda’s Club Westchester) creates welcoming communities of free support for individuals of all ages affected by cancer, including their families and caregivers. Since 2001, the organization has provided an essential complement to medical care through individual counseling, support groups, workshops, educational programs, and social activities. All services are offered free of charge in a welcoming, nonresidential, home-like setting that emphasizes emotional support, information, fellowship, and understanding. CSCNYCT supports people impacted by all types of cancer in a warm, inclusive environment where participants can connect with others, share experiences, and receive comprehensive psychosocial support.

Role Description

The Clinical Support Group Facilitator is a contracted, per-diem, remote position serving participants in New York and Connecticut. The facilitator is responsible for facilitating and providing clinical oversight of psychosocial support groups for people impacted by cancer. Responsibilities include facilitating scheduled group sessions, assessing participant needs, making appropriate referrals to internal and external resources, and following CSCNYCT clinical policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Job duties may include but are not limited to:

• Facilitates weekly, monthly or bi-monthly member support group (s) (i.e. Living with Cancer, Post Treatment, Caregiver, Living with Loss)
• Communicates regularly with CSCNYCT Clinical Program Manager, regarding new group members, updates on current group member, and other clinical member needs.
• Submits a monthly invoice to the CSCNYCT Clinical Program Manager for that month’s work activity.
• Reports administratively to the CSCNYCT Clinical Program Manager.
• Reports clinically to the CSCNYCT Clinical Program Manager.
• Other duties as assigned, based on need, as defined by the CSCNYCT Clinical Program Manager and Program Director.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, or related mental health field, from an accredited institution.
• Applicants must have current licensure as required by the State of New York and by the State of Connecticut
• Minimum of 3 years post-graduate clinical experience working in with adults in the area of oncology, and grief/loss.
• Must maintain professional malpractice/liability insurance independently throughout the duration of the engagement.
• Available for evening hours as group schedule dictates.
• Group facilitation experience required.
• Commitment to CSCNYCT’s mission and program philosophy.
• Knowledge of the local community and cancer support services preferred.
• Spanish-language proficiency is a plus, but is not required for this position.

*The current opening is for a weekly support group held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30–7:30 PM; availability during this time is required.