Manager of Oncology Navigation and Counseling

Inova Health System

Virginia (MN)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement match

Education assistance

Mental health support

Work-life balance

Job summary

Inova Peterson Life with Cancer Center in Virginia seeks a Manager of Oncology Navigation and Counseling to lead the adult psychosocial behavioral health team across inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and a dedicated counseling center, serving Fairfax locations.

The role emphasizes developing care standards, program leadership, budgeting, and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve patient and family outcomes while supporting ongoing patient care and research.

Qualifications

Five years of progressive nursing and/or social work and/or supervisory experience with oncology patients.
Experience coordinating community health programs and understanding of community healthcare systems, data analysis methods, and clinical research.
Certification in area of specialty within specified timeframe, if required.
LPC, LCSW or RN license in Virginia (eligible).

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the adult psychosocial behavioral health team across inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and counseling centers.
Develop and manage standards, guidelines, and protocols for cancer care needs of patients and families.
Develop and manage Life with Cancer's Oncology Navigation/Counseling programs and team members.
Oversee care delivery alignment with system-wide improvements to enhance outcomes; engage in patient care and research.
Manage staff through daily supervision and staff development; monitor budgets and program performance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related fields

Job description

Manager of Oncology Navigation and Counseling

VA, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Inova Peterson Life with Cancer Center is looking for a dedicated ManagerofOncologyNavigationandCounselingto join the Life with Cancer team.This roleis responsible fordirectleadershipand management of the adult psychosocial behavioral health team, including therapists and a nurse navigator across multiple oncology care settingsincluding adult inpatient units, adult outpatient clinics, and a dedicated counseling center. This role serves our Fairfax locations and rotates between Inova Fairfax Hospital and our Inova Fairfax Schar Cancer Institute.

The ideal candidate bringsa strong clinical background in therapy,supporting patients and their families, with apreference for clinical oncologyor complex illnessexpertiseand a proventrack recordof working collaboratively within and managing multidisciplinary care teams.The Manager of Oncology Navigation and Counselingdevelopsand managesstandards,guidelinesand protocols for the determination of care needsfor patientsimpactedby cancer and their families. Develops and manages Life with Cancer's Oncology Navigation/Counseling programs and team members for patient populations. Incorporates data and information to continuouslyOversees the care delivery of programs for patients and families within the Life with Cancer Service Line, in alignment with system-wide improve services/practices to enhance outcomes, while actively engaging in patient care and research tomaintaincurrent andevidencedbased clinical skills. Manages staff through daily supervision, team memberrelationsand staff development.This role will be full-time day shift from Mon-Fri. 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

Committed to Team Member Health:offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement:Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
Mental Health Support:offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
Work/Life Balance:offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.

Manager Oncology Navigation Counseling Job Responsibilities:

Partners with community-based organizations to improve the continuum of care for specific patient populations.
Works with Oncology Services, system-wide, to ensure alignment of ongoing promotions of healthcare programs to community-based resources by developing written materials and public presentations describing activities related to patient care and research.
Provides safe and therapeutic care in holistic/systematic way to facilitate patients' achievement of desired outcomes.
Reviews and evaluates the plan of care for effectiveness of desired outcomes for staff. Revises initial plans based on patient responses to interventions, as needed, and provides feedback to staff for developmental purposes.
Serves as contact and Liaison to all Life with Cancer services as well as community services for individuals looking for screening, diagnostic treatment, clinical trial research participation and/or support services.
Works with staff to monitor and ensure that clear/appropriate documentation and support services are provided to assist in the greatest possible outcomes for patients/families.
Coordinates and monitors the development of annual budgets for operating units. Monitors financial performance to ensure it meets or exceeds established goals.
Manages surveys regarding patient satisfaction with services received/provided and the impact of patient education, programs and counseling.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:Bachelor's degree in related fields
Experience: A minimum of five years of progressive nursing/social work and/or supervisory experience with a particular focus on oncology patients. Experience in coordinating community health programs. Understanding of community healthcare systems, resources and data analysis methods. Experience in clinical research.
Certification:Certification in area of specialty within specified timeframe, if required.
Licensure:LPC, LCSW or licensed/eligible for RN License in Commonwealth of Virginia.

Preferred Qualification:

Experience with onoclogy patients
strong 5 years' experience post Masters working with chronic medical illness behavioral health
Licensed Social Worker/ Psychologist or Counselor

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Info