Per Diem Social Work Counselor

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. As one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute, UT MD Anderson delivers integrated, patient-centered care while advancing discovery and education worldwide. The Per Diem Social Work Counselor plays a critical role in supporting this mission through direct clinical service.

Within the Social Work department, the Per Diem Social Work Counselor provides essential psychosocial services to patients, families, and caregivers across the cancer care continuum. The Per Diem Social Work Counselor collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to reduce psychosocial barriers to care and to support treatment adherence, advance care planning, and overall patient well-being. The Per Diem Social Work Counselor contributes to patient care in an onsite clinical setting at the Texas Medical Center.

The ideal candidate is a licensed social work professional with a Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program and current licensure as an LMSW or LCSW in the state of Texas, with the ability to deliver biopsychosocial assessments, counseling, and care coordination in a complex healthcare environment.

The hourly rate for this position is a flat rate of $52.00 per hour. The typical work schedule is two weekdays per week, 8:00am-5:00pm, with no weekends and no more than 19 hours per week. The work location is onsite at the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas.

Why Us?
UT MD Anderson offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families while working in a globally respected cancer center. This role supports professional growth through collaborative clinical practice, exposure to complex cases across the disease trajectory, and a schedule that promotes work-life balance.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments using appropriate diagnostic criteria to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide counseling services to individuals, families, and groups across the disease trajectory, including end of life, survivorship, and bereavement
• Support patient compliance with treatment protocols through education, counseling, and coordination of care
• Facilitate advance care planning discussions and documentation
• Participate in continuity of care and discharge planning activities
• Link patients and caregivers to internal and external resources to address psychosocial needs
• Document all patient care activities in the institutional electronic healthcare record in accordance with departmental documentation policy
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare team members to support holistic patient care
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• Required: Master's Degree Social Work (MSW or MSSW) from an accredited program approved by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Preferred: 1 year Social work experience in a health care setting.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Texas.
• Preferred: LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker Texas.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.