West Cancer Center·Germantown, Tennessee
The Licensed Master Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments and provides counseling to patients and families navigating cancer treatment. They coordinate personalized care plans and connect patients with community and governmental resources to address financial and emotional needs.
Licensed Master Social Worker About Us At West Cancer Center, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while advancing groundbreaking research. Our team fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, ensuring that every role contributes to making a difference in patients’ lives. Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive support to those navigating the challenges of cancer treatment. Position Overview The Licensed Master Social Worker provides assistance to patients and families in identifying social, emotional, environmental, and financial needs. This role addresses these needs directly or through referrals, connecting patients with available resources and services within the clinic or community. The Licensed Master Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments, provides counseling and interventions, and collaborates with the care team to address the psychosocial needs of patients and their families. Key Responsibilities Gather and assess information regarding patients’ physical needs, mental status, family support, financial resources, and potential barriers to care. Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and families and develop plans to address identified needs. Develop personalized care plans in coordination with the patient, care providers, and patient support team. Provide direct interventions including individual, family, or group counseling and crisis intervention as needed. Provide psycho-social support to patients and their families or caregivers. Act as an advocate for patients and families. Remain current on community and governmental resources and refer patients to appropriate programs as needed. Maintain appropriate documentation and statistical data. Communicate with physicians and nurses regarding psychosocial health issues and patient/family needs. Interface with community organizations and programs to support patient resources. Maintain patient dignity, confidentiality, professionalism, and compliance with clinic policies. Attend staff meetings as scheduled and participate in a team-oriented environment. Perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Required: Master’s degree from an accredited School of Social Work. One (1) year of professional practice post-graduation.
Requires a Master's degree from an accredited School of Social Work and a valid LMSW license. Candidates must have at least one year of professional post-graduation practice, with oncology experience preferred.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Tennessee are often tied to schools, community programs, and outpatient settings serving children and adolescents, so employers usually look for candidates with direct youth mental-health experience. This type of role can be competitive because the posting asks for a specific degree-and-experience mix, plus prior work with children and adolescents; the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, match your resume to the exact experience path and highlight any youth-focused interventions, crisis support, or family engagement work.
