Licensed Social Worker

Role

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Role Description

At Atlas Oncology Partners, we believe compassionate, psychosocial care is just as essential as medical treatment in supporting patients with cancer. We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) to provide counseling and emotional support to patients and their families throughout the cancer care continuum.

This position plays a critical role in helping patients navigate the psychological, emotional, and social challenges associated with diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life planning. The LICSW partners with an interdisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care rooted in empathy, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

As a small nimble team, this role will also support care navigation duties to provide resource connection throughout the cancer treatment journey.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling to address emotional distress, anxiety, depression, grief, and adjustment to illness
• Deliver crisis intervention and short-term supportive counseling as needed
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Use evidence-based therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, ACT, supportive psychotherapy) tailored to oncology patients
• Support decision-making around treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care
• Collaborate with oncology providers, nurses, navigators, and behavioral health team members to ensure whole-person care
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews, tumor boards, and team rounds
• Educate patients and caregivers on coping strategies, stress management, and mental wellness
• Facilitate or support group interventions, workshops, or wellness initiatives for patients and families
• Document all patient interactions and interventions in the EMR clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with all ethical, licensure, and regulatory standards
• Engage in continuing education and participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Support care navigation requests for patients

Reporting: This role will report to the Clinic Supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution
• Active LICSW license in the state of Tennessee
• Minimum of 2 years of counseling experience in a healthcare setting
• Proficiency in therapeutic modalities applicable to psychosocial oncology care
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to navigate sensitive clinical situations with compassion and professionalism
• Comfort with change, process improvement, and working in a start-up or growing organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Oncology Social Work (OSW-C) or similar specialization
• Experience working with oncology, palliative care, or chronic illness populations
• Experience leading or facilitating support groups or workshops
• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred but not required
• Experience working with diverse populations and an understanding of health disparities
• Experience with athenahealth

Benefits

Some of the benefits of our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave

You will collaborate with like-minded health care professionals who, like you, understand the importance and value of Atlas’ high-quality, value-based care model.