Katie Lynn Owens, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker | Oncology & Hematology
Katie Lynn is an Oncology Social Worker in Huntsville, AL and an alumna of the AHEC Scholars Program. She earned her Master of Social Work degree from The University of Alabama in 2022. Katie Lynn currently works with Clearview Cancer Institute, where she provides compassionate care and support to adult oncology and hematology patients.
Previously, Katie Lynn served as a discharge planner at USA Health, working with pediatric patients across a variety of complex medical conditions, including burn trauma, orthopedic surgery, pediatric oncology, intensive care downgrades, and perinatal patients. In her role at USA Health, Katie Lynn collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, helping ensure that children and their families received the care and resources they needed to navigate challenging medical situations.
As a social worker, Katie Lynn is committed to meeting patients and their families where they are, offering tools and resources to empower them to thrive. She has extensive experience addressing a wide range of support needs—whether emotional, financial, or physical—and works closely with healthcare teams to ensure patients receive comprehensive care. Passionate about the importance of social determinants of health, Katie Lynn takes pride in helping medical professionals understand how to build rapport, ask sensitive questions, and screen for social needs that can impact overall well-being.
Katie Lynn believes that her role as a support professional is vital to improving patient outcomes, and she is dedicated to fostering environments where patients feel heard, respected, and equipped with the resources they need to succeed in their healthcare journey.
