Careers Jobs 6212185004 Careers Explore job opportunities at Vail Health 6310 Shaw At Home Psychosocial Oncology Counselor/Social Worker New Share Copied! Apply Now Schedule Schedule Full-time year-round Shift Days Details Company Shaw Cancer Center Location Edwards, CO Category Administrative/Clerical Clinical Yes Close Date October 16, 2026 Pay Annual $95,576.00 - $131,892.80 USD Overview Application Vail Health has become the world's most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here .
About the opportunity:
Shaw Cancer Center (Dillon/Edwards): responsible for providing psychosocial oncology services to patients of both the Dillon and Edwards campuses. Shaw at
Home Program :
acts as an active member of the palliative care team by providing psychosocial oncology services and interventions to support patients across the continuum of care.
Survivorship Program:
acts as an active member of the Spirit of Survival team through program development and participation to enhance survivors' quality of life and to reduce risk of recurrence.
Clinical Role:
This is a clinical social work position whereby the psychosocial oncology counselor/social worker allocates 100% of FTE time to clinical functions and direct patient care within the Shaw at Home program as well as the Shaw Cancer Center as an organization. This position is Full Time working 40 hrs/week, Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.
What you will do:
Utilizes evidence-based practice to function as a practitioner within the field of psychosocial oncology and palliative care. Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments, palliative care consultations, and develops social work interventions and treatment plans for patients of the Shaw Cancer Center and the Shaw at Home program. Provides support and counseling (1:1, couples, family, and group), assists patient and family with coping skills related to cancer diagnosis and treatment, recovery, palliation, end of life, and bereavement. Responsible for contributing to the development of the Survivorship program. This is through participation in the development, planning, and implementation of survivorship services within the community to promote wellness and cancer risk-reduction initiatives and activities. Responsible for care coordination with community referral partners Responsible for addressing financial toxicity as it relates to cancer care. Does this collaboratively with financial navigator, as well as directly with patients through education and direct facilitation of Medicaid buy-in program application completion and serving as referral source for community non-profits. Serves as liaison to staff to help problem-solve departmental issues/concerns to promote communication and cooperation. Serves as a resource to colleagues of the Shaw Cancer Center for support and counseling to assist staff dealing with patient situations that can result in vicarious trauma or with the imbedded stressors of working within a healthcare environment. Represents the Shaw Cancer Center and Vail Health by attending and speaking at community events, in marketing campaigns, professional meetings, and in various other media outlets. Role models the principles of Just Culture and Organizational Values. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant. This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
What you will need:
Experience:
Two years of previous experience in psychosocial oncology required License(s) & Certification(s):
Required:
State of Colorado Licensed Social Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or State of Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Oncology Social Worker (OSW-C) preferred
Education:
Required:
Master's degree in Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council of Social Work Education or Master's degree in Counseling from an institution accredited by CACREP. Benefits at
Vail Health Include:
Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
Competitive wages Parental leave (4 weeks paid) Housing programs Childcare reimbursement
Comprehensive Health Benefits:
Medical Dental Vision Educational Programs:
Tuition Assistance Existing Student Loan Repayment Specialty Certification Reimbursement Annual Supplemental Educational Funds Paid Time Off:
Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching Life insurance Short and long-term disability
Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement Recreation discounts Pet insurance Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per year.
Yearly Pay:
$95,576 — $131,892.80 USD Apply for this job
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