Per Diem Social Work Counselor

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

1d•$52 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Master's Degree Social Work (MSW or MSSW) from an accredited program approved by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Texas.

Nice To Haves

1 year Social work experience in a health care setting.
LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker Texas.

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

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 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
Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.