About
To provide individual, family, group and/or marital therapy to children diagnosed with pediatric cancer as well as their families. This role is to provide ongoing therapy services for families with a goal of maintaining a balance between behavioral services and family-based programming designed to serve both inpatient and outpatients families.
Requirements
Current Tennessee LCSW or (equivalent) such as LPC, LMFT or LLP license
Must apply for Georgia license once hired (AHF will cover cost of licensure)
Master’s Degree
CPR certification
Experience providing individual, family and group therapy
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
Excellent computer skills
Excellent collaboration with other therapists
Must successfully complete a criminal background check
Must have a valid driver’s license
Ability to walk, bend, hear, see and lift 25 pounds
Occasional weekend and evening availability
Regional travel
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Publicize the mission of the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer
Be an advocate for families dealing with the effects of pediatric cancer
Look for new innovative ways to provide care for families dealing with the effects of pediatric cancer
Assist development team in activities related to programs
Other duties as assigned
Job Specific Responsibilities
Provide individual, family and group mental health therapy
Conduct surveys and studies relating to psychosocial status and patterns of population groups as directed.
Assist in the assessment, planning, arranging, and implementing of psychosocial programs under clinical supervision.
Review and evaluate recent psychosocial health research and interpret it to professionals and patients.
Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members including external partners
Responsible for day-to-day operations of all Psycho-Oncology and Integrated therapies
Maintain thorough and accurate record keeping for all patients and progress
Maintain an appropriate environment for patients, families and visitors
Serve as community liaison on appropriate regional committees
Integrates with a team-based work environment
Provide reports in accordance with senior leadership
Assists with orientation and training of new and existing staff
Participate in writing grants
Meet all data requirements for current and future grants
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; p learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity,
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical