Remote-Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Listed compensation
$55-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
It is Adjuvant's vision to be the nation’s leading oncological behavioral health provider. Our mission is to inspire hope through advancing mental wellness to cancer patients, their families and caregivers. We are looking for empathetic, experienced mental health professionals to come along side us in this endeavor!
This is a fully remote role.
Pay: $55-60/hr.
Role
Through a respectful, constructive and energetic style, guided by the mission of the clinic, a therapist will seek to facilitate hope and change in the lives of their clients who have been affected by cancer. A therapist is responsible for accepting referrals and maintaining a client load (minimum 18 hours per week).
Primary Responsibilities
Counsel clients or patients individually and/or within family sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
- Make internal referrals to IOP if little to no improvement occurs within 8 weeks of OP therapy.
- Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge, establishing SMART goals with the patient. Treatment plans are to be developed 72 hours after intake and updated / modified every 4 weeks.
Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including client diagnostic records and progress notes. Progress notes are to be developed 48 hours after every session.
- Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
- Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition, based on review of client information.
- Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans within 2 days of establishing care with the existing patient.
- Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
- Two years of professional level experience in a counselor setting
- Current and active Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in Tennessee
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years experience in healthcare with oncology
- 1 year experience in Telehealth Settings
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual and family therapy to clients affected by cancer, helping them develop strategies and make progress toward treatment goals. Maintain client records and treatment plans, assess client needs, collaborate with clinical staff, and refer clients to appropriate internal or community resources.
Requirements
Requires a master's degree from an accredited college or university, at least two years of professional counseling experience, and an active Tennessee Licensed Clinical Social Worker license. Oncology healthcare experience and telehealth experience are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Remote-Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Adjuvant Behavior Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Social Worker Career Context
Adjuvant Behavior Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 81/100, 14 active listings.
Of the 33 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 45% have no call, 73% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $114k–$125k | Social Work median $73k (middle half $68k–$97k)26 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 45% remote · 45% no call · 73% no weekends33 benchmarked listings |
| Adjuvant Behavior Health | silver tier, 81/100 | Top Employers work-life index14 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$120k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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