The 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.
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 experience in cellular therapy (SCT and CART). A background in managing complex emotional, social, and practical needs is highly beneficial.
Salary
Minimum $77,500 - Midpoint $97,000 - Maximum $116,500
The typical work schedule will be Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Work Location: Onsite (Texas Medical Center)
Responsibilities
Patient Assessment & Counseling
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments using appropriate diagnostic criteria
• Recommend, facilitate, and implement interventions aligned with treatment plans
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling across the disease trajectory
• Support end-of-life, survivorship, and bereavement needs
Care Coordination
• Participate in continuity of care and discharge planning
• Facilitate advance care planning with patients and caregivers
• Link patients to internal and external resources to reduce barriers to care
Documentation & Compliance
• Document all patient care activities within the institutional electronic health record
• Ensure documentation aligns with departmental and institutional policies
Collaboration
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to support treatment compliance
• Communicate patient needs and progress effectively to care team members
Other Duties
• 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- Required: None
- Preferred: Experience in cellular therapy (SCT and CART).
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS- Required: LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker State of Texas. Upon Hire or
- Required: LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Wrkr State of Texas. Upon Hire
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.
