Tobacco Treatment Specialist

Title:

Tobacco Treatment Specialist

Job Type:

Regular

Company:

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department:

Health Behavior

Time Type:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

40

FTE:

1

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Summary:

About the Role

At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, every role contributes to our mission of ending cancer and improving lives. As a Tobacco Treatment Counselor, you will play a meaningful part in helping patients navigate one of the most important aspects of their cancer journey: quitting tobacco and building healthier habits that support treatment, recovery, and long-term wellness. The starting pay for this position is $73,848.

This role combines compassionate counseling, education, and ongoing support to help individuals facing cancer-related challenges. You'll work closely with patients and the care team to provide evidence-based tobacco treatment services through individual and group sessions delivered in person, by phone, and virtually.

If you are passionate about behavioral health, patient advocacy, and helping people make lasting changes during some of the most challenging moments of their lives, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

Provide tobacco cessation counseling to patients diagnosed with cancer using evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing
Educate patients about tobacco treatment options and medications that can support their quit journey
Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to understand each patient's needs and goals
Facilitate individual and group treatment sessions in person, by telephone, and virtually
Coordinate appointments and support the organization of treatment groups
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other members of the cancer care team to support patient success
Help patients address challenges that may impact their tobacco treatment goals, including:
Stress and anxiety
Mental health concerns
Other substance use disorders
Family and relationship challenges
Aging-related concerns
Emotional and physical effects of cancer and its treatment
Provide compassionate support and intervention when patients are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or emotional distress
Document care and maintain patient records in accordance with organizational standards

What You'll Bring

The most successful candidates will be compassionate listeners, skilled communicators, and strong advocates for patients.

You may be a great fit if you:

Have experience providing counseling, behavioral health, social work, or patient support services
Are comfortable building trusting relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Use a patient-centered approach and meet people where they are in their journey
Have experience with motivational interviewing, behavioral change counseling, or related therapeutic techniques
Can manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Work well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Are passionate about improving health outcomes and helping people achieve meaningful change
Communicate effectively in person, virtually, and over the phone
Why You'll Love Working Here

At Roswell Park, you'll be part of an organization with a long history of innovation, compassion, and leadership in cancer care. As the nation's first cancer center, Roswell Park brings together experts across disciplines to advance cancer research, treatment, prevention, and survivorship.

When you join our team, you'll find:

Purpose-driven work that directly impacts patients and families
A collaborative environment where every team member's contributions matter
Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your career
A culture rooted in compassion, innovation, and excellence
The chance to support an organization whose mission is to eliminate cancer's grip on humanity while unleashing the healing power of hope.

If you're looking for a career where you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

License/Certification
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC); or
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)




Education and Experience
Master’s degree in mental health counseling, counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy, substance use treatment, or a related field and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in counseling.



NOTE:
1. Incumbents must have a successful completion of the provided accredited Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) training and obtain national TTS certification within one (1) year of appointment as a condition of continued employment.
2. Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and also Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-BenefitsandLeaves@roswellpark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

Historical Compensation Information Statement 

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.