Counselor and Resource Navigator

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Location:

Peoria, IL.

$55,000.00/yr - $72,000.00/yr

At Illinois Cancer Care, we are looking for a compassionate and Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our supportive care team. In this full‑time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm role, you will provide emotional, social, and practical support to patients, survivors, and caregivers throughout their cancer journey. Our organization is one of the largest private oncology practices in the nation, dedicated to supporting patients and families through every step of care.

• Hiring pay range: $55,000–$72,000 (actual pay will be determined by experience, skills, and internal equity)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options)
• Special wellness programs – Maven, Hinge Health, Livongo, Vitality, and Wondr
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Company-paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts through our Perks Program

• Provides emotional support to patients and families, including therapeutic counseling and crisis assessment, and non‑pharmacologic support for pain, sleep issues, and other physical concerns.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of the psychosocial impact of cancer on the patient and family system across the continuum of cancer care, including diagnosis, advanced cancer, end‑of‑life care, and survivorship.
• Active member of the medical interdisciplinary team, ensuring ongoing communication to support patient and family needs.
• Participates in and contributes to Value Based Care initiatives, including distress and depression screening, advance care planning, end‑of‑life conversations, and transitions.
• Assists and supports patients and families with transition to and issues associated with survivorship.
• Stays informed about available community resources and national grant programs.
• Identifies and addresses gaps in available resources within the community.
• Meets with patients and families to administer, assess, and provide appropriate follow‑up of psychosocial needs assessments.
• Develops, maintains, and facilitates support groups to enhance quality of care.
• Coordinates support groups with local agencies and healthcare providers to prevent duplication of services and better address patient needs.
• Provides education to clinic staff regarding skills and knowledge specific to the role of a masters‑prepared social worker (MSW) in a medical practice.
• Provides information about appropriate community resources to patients and families to assist them in accessing a wide variety of services.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with community agencies, healthcare organizations, and other providers to promote a broad base of support.
• Acts as a patient/family advocate in negotiating the health care system, facilitating communication between patient/family and the medical team.
• Documents all interventions in EMR accurately, appropriately, and timely.
• Provides professional presentations to groups and organizations to facilitate public understanding of psychosocial and psychological aspects of the cancer experience.
• Participates in quality improvement activities; may oversee staff providing coordination of services for patients.
• May supervise MSW Student Interns, review candidates, mentor, and provide documentation training.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age‑specific differences in the patient population, including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and elderly.

• Master's degree from an accredited program in this field.
• Current and valid clinical licensure in the state of practice, such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in counseling, resource navigation, and case management.
• Experience working within value‑based care models, particularly the Enhancing Oncology Model (EOM), is a strong plus.

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