Per Diem Social Work Counselor

UT 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, MD Anderson delivers integrated, patient-centered care while advancing discovery and education worldwide.

About the role

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

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

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW or MSSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Current Texas licensure as an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

Qualifications

• Preferred: 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting
• Preferred: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in Texas

Pay

Flat hourly rate of $52.00 per hour.

Schedule

Two weekdays per week, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. No weekends; maximum 19 hours per week.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Accruals for Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank
• Paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• 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

This position may require routine reviews and screening to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code.