About this opportunity
HOPE & HEALING CANCER SERVICES LLC lists this Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) opportunity in hinsdale, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Overview Hope & Healing Cancer Services is expanding its comprehensive oncology care model to include integrated behavioral health services . We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) to provide specialized mental health support to oncology patients and their families.
This role will focus on addressing the psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges associated with cancer diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care, while working closely with a multidisciplinary oncology team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Patient Care & Counseling
Provide individual counseling to oncology patients across the care continuum (new diagnosis, active treatment, survivorship, end-of-life)
Conduct psychosocial assessments , including distress screening and risk evaluation
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Provide crisis intervention and emotional support
Support patients coping with:
Anxiety, depression, trauma
Treatment-related stress
Chronic illness adjustment
End-of-life concerns
2. Family & Caregiver Support
Provide counseling and guidance to family members and caregivers
Facilitate family meetings when needed
Support caregiver burnout and emotional strain
3. Integration with Oncology Care Team
Collaborate with:
Oncologists
Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
Nurses
Clinical Research Coordinators
Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions
Integrate behavioral health into clinical workflows and care plans
4. Program Development
Assist in building and scaling the oncology behavioral health program
Develop:
Screening protocols (e.g., distress thermometer)
Referral pathways
Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Support integration with:
Infusion center workflows
Clinical trial patients (high-value differentiator)
5. Documentation & Compliance
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EHR (CureMD)
Ensure compliance with:
HIPAA
State of Illinois regulations
Oncology and behavioral health best practices
Participate in quality improvement initiatives
6. Group & Educational Programs
Develop and lead:
Support groups (e.g., breast cancer, caregiver groups)
Psychoeducation sessions
Stress management workshops
Qualifications
Required
Active Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois
Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or related field
Minimum 2+ years of clinical experience
Preferred
Experience in:
Oncology or chronic illness populations
Hospital or outpatient medical settings
Familiarity with:
Trauma-informed care
Grief counseling
Palliative care principles
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
Worksite address
hinsdale, IL, 60521, US
Who can apply
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