Manager Oncology Navigation Counseling
Inova Peterson Life with Cancer Center is looking for a dedicated Manager of Oncology Navigation and Counseling - Pediatrics to join the Life with Cancer team. This role is responsible for direct leadership and management of the pediatric psychosocial behavioral health team, including therapists and a nurse navigator across multiple oncology care settings including pediatric inpatient unit, pediatric outpatient clinic, and a dedicated counseling center. The ideal candidate brings a strong clinical background in therapy, supporting pediatric patients and their families, with a preference for clinical oncology or complex illness expertise and a proven track record of working collaboratively within and managing multidisciplinary care teams. The Manager of Oncology Navigation and Counseling develops and manages pediatric standards, guidelines and protocols for the determination of care needs for children and adolescents impacted by cancer and their families. Develops and manages Life with Cancer's Oncology Navigation/Counseling programs and team members for patient populations including oncology and Pediatric services. Incorporates data and information to continuously Oversees the care delivery of programs for patients and families within the Life with Cancer Service Line, in alignment with system-wide improve services/practices to enhance outcomes, while actively engaging in patient care and research to maintain current and evidenced based clinical skills. Manages staff through daily supervision, team member relations and staff development. This role will be full-time day shift from Mon-Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
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We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
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We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With expertise and compassion, we partner with our patients to help them stay healthy. We treat illness, heal injury and look at a patient’s whole health to help them flourish. Through our expansive network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, and outpatient services, Inova provides care for more than 1 million unique patients every year. Total patient visits exceed 4 million annually, demonstrating our ability to deliver the best clinical care and ensuring a seamless experience for all who rely on us for their healthcare needs.
Consistently ranked and recognized as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience, Inova’s world-class care is made possible by the strength and breadth of our network, our 26,000 team members, our technology and our innovation. In 2025, Inova was named the Health System of the Year by Press Ganey, a national leader in healthcare experience, recognizing our excellence in patient care, team member engagement, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality healthcare to each person in every community we are privileged to serve – regardless of ability to pay – every day of their life. More information about Inova can be found at www.inova.org.
