Oncology Social Worker (LCSW) – Patient & Family Support

US Oncology Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Oncology is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join the Plano West team on a full-time basis. The role involves counseling patients and families, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, and supporting survivorship and psychosocial needs within a busy oncology clinic.

Ideal candidates will hold an MSW (CSWE-accredited) and a Texas LCSW license, with 3–5 years of healthcare/social work experience, preferably in oncology/palliative care. Monday–Friday, no weekends.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensed to practice as a Texas LCSW.
• 3–5 years of clinical social work experience in healthcare; oncology/palliative care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic counseling to patients, families, and caregivers; documents sessions and billing when applicable.
• Demonstrates understanding of the psychosocial impact of cancer across the care continuum and practical implications.
• Offers emotional support and crisis assessment/interventions to patients and families.
• Collaborates with the medical team to address psychosocial needs and coordinates care.
• Participates in value-based care initiatives and documents advance care planning discussions.
• Supports survivorship transitions and links patients to community resources.
• Assesses psychosocial needs, guiding patients to appropriate services and groups.
• Develops and coordinates patient support groups with local agencies and providers.
• Educates clinic staff on the role of clinical social work and psychosocial determinants of health.
• Shares information about community resources and maintains relationships with external organizations.
• Advocates for patients/families and facilitates communication with the medical team.
• Documents all interventions accurately in the EMR and handles billing documentation as needed.
• Gives presentations to groups to improve understanding of psycho-social cancer care.
• Engages in quality improvement activities and supervises MSW students if applicable.
• May provide clinical supervision to MSWs and oversee interns.
• Applies knowledge of age-specific differences in patient care.

Skills

Clinical social work

Oncology experience

Palliative care experience

Team collaboration

Education

MSW (CSWE-accredited)

Texas LCSW license

Job description

Texas Oncology is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join the Plano West team on a full-time basis. The role involves counseling patients and families, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, and supporting survivorship and psychosocial needs within a busy oncology clinic.

Ideal candidates will hold an MSW (CSWE-accredited) and a Texas LCSW license, with 3–5 years of healthcare/social work experience, preferably in oncology/palliative care. Monday–Friday, no weekends.