Social Work Counselor

Social Work CounselorThe Social Work Counselor role supports the Social Work department, which helps patients, families, and caregivers navigate the emotional and practical challenges associated with a cancer diagnosis. The team focuses on reducing psychosocial barriers to care through comprehensive support and intervention. MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention.As a Social Work Counselor, you will provide direct support and counseling across the care continuum. This position plays a vital role in ensuring patients receive timely, compassionate care that aligns with treatment goals. The Social Work Counselor collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life.The ideal candidate has at least one year of social work experience, preferably in an oncology setting, along with demonstrated competency in biopsychosocial assessment, counseling, and resource navigation. A background in managing complex emotional, social, and practical needs is highly beneficial.Salary Minimum $77,000 – Midpoint $97,000 – Maximum $116,500 The typical work schedule will require flexibility since most will be evening with 1 day shift as needed to achieve the 4 -10hr shifts. Also, the day shift would be 8-7pm (10hrs). Work Location: Onsite (Texas Medical Center)Why Us? Joining MD Anderson as a Social Work Counselor allows you to make a meaningful impact on patient care while building your clinical expertise in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. This role supports career growth, stability, and work-life balance through comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.ResponsibilitiesPatient Assessment & CounselingConduct biopsychosocial assessments using appropriate diagnostic criteriaRecommend, facilitate, and implement interventions aligned with treatment plansProvide individual, family, and group counseling across the disease trajectorySupport end-of-life, survivorship, and bereavement needsCare CoordinationParticipate in continuity of care and discharge planningFacilitate advance care planning with patients and caregiversLink patients to internal and external resources to reduce barriers to careDocumentation & ComplianceDocument all patient care activities within the institutional electronic health recordEnsure documentation aligns with departmental and institutional policiesCollaborationWork as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to support treatment complianceCommunicate patient needs and progress effectively to care team membersOther DutiesPerform other duties as assignedEducationRequired: Master's Degree Social Work (MSW or MSSW) from an accredited program approved by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).Work ExperienceRequired: NonePreferred: Experience working in hospital and with oncology patients.Licenses and CertificationsRequired: LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker State of Texas. Upon Hire orRequired: LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Wrkr State of Texas. Upon HireThe 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.