Locums Transplant Social Work Opportunity

Transplant Solutions, LLC is seeking qualified MSW or LCSW candidates to provide interim transplant social work support for our client, a large multi-organ transplant program in an academic medical center, in the Mountain West.

Responsibilities include:

• ·       New Patient Evaluations
• ·       Waitlist Patient Re-Evaluations
• ·       Live Kidney Donor Evaluations & Re-Evaluations
• ·       Participation in Selection Committee(s)

This virtual support is part of a platoon effort allowing the flexibility to work as much or as little as each individual desires.

Client to pay all licensing costs.

If interested, please forward your CV & hourly rate to:

Laura J. Aguiar, B.S., LPN, CTFC

Principal/Managing Partner Laura@TransplantSolutionsLLC.Com or 623-302-3136.

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Transplant Social Worker, Kidney/Pancreas

Location: UMMC (University of Maryland Medical Center) Downtown Campus – Baltimore, MD

Multiple opportunities available for social workers licensed at the LMSW (Social Worker I) or LCSW-C (Social Worker II) levels. Positions currently open in kidney/ pancreas transplant. The Transplant Social Worker will work on an interdisciplinary team to provide social work services to transplant patients across the continuum of care.

Responsibilities Include:

• Completes transplant psychosocial assessments, recommends interventions, and monitors progress as needed to assist in preparing patients for transplant.
• Provides clinical services including brief counseling, psychoeducation, facilitating support groups, behavioral interventions, and crisis intervention.
• Participates in discharge planning and provides referrals to community supports.
• Reviews patient chart for pertinent information; maintains appropriate documentation and communicates with the interdisciplinary team.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Licensed as LMSW or LCSW-C in the state of Maryland

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years social work experience in an acute hospital setting. This may include internships and paid work experience.
• Transplant experience highly preferred.

Requisition: REF29827H

Apply Today: Social Worker II, $15,000 sign-on bonus | (umms.org)

06252024-12

UVA Health in Charlottesville, Virginia is seeking a dedicated and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our Transplant and Addiction Medicine Team. This role provides comprehensive clinical services to adults aged 18 and older, including transplant candidates. Responsibilities encompass a diverse range of clinical activities, from conducting assessments and developing personalized treatment plans to collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and facilitating referrals to community resources.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver individualized, evidence-based psychotherapies tailored to the unique needs of each patient.
• Participate in care coordination and treatment planning, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care.
• Collaborate closely with our Transplant and Addiction Medicine Teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Facilitate referrals to community resources and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Mentor and provide guidance to residents in the clinic, fostering a culture of learning and growth.

What We're Looking For:

• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Three years of experience working with individuals with substance use issues.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in word processing.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the Commonwealth of Virginia or eligibility to obtain licensure within 18 months of hire.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive compensation ranging from $54,558.40 to $87,297.60 annually.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment committed to diversity and excellence.
• The chance to work at one of the nation's leading academic medical centers, where innovation and collaboration are celebrated.

At the University of Virginia, we believe that diversity is excellence, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard and valued. We are proud to be equal opportunity and affirmative action employers, dedicated to creating a culture of respect and belonging for all. Learn more about our DEI initiatives at https://uvahealth.com/about/diversity.

If you're ready to make a difference and join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare, we encourage you to apply today. Together, we can transform lives and inspire change.

Please apply here: https://careers.uvahealth.org/us/en/job/R0049001/Clinical-Social-Worker-LCSW-Transplant-Addiction-Medicine

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Title: Social Worker-Full Time-Le Bonheur Job

Location: Memphis, TN

Summary: In collaboration with patient/family, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker I is responsible for coordination of patient-centered care and service delivery to facilitate optimal transitions and progression in care. The social worker is responsible for coordination and collaboration of care with patient, caregiver, physician, and other members of the health care management team. The social worker collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team and involves the patient/family in the plan of care and responsible for coordinating and monitoring social work activities for the department and works closely with management to identify and resolve care issues. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

About the Job: This position is for a pediatric Heart Transplant Social Worker.  The transplant social worker provides comprehensive social work services to patients and their families through all phases of the transplant process.  The transplant social worker will follow the patients and families from the initial referral to the transplant team through the transplant process and for the duration of the post-transplant period.  The social worker conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments, provides patient education and emotional support, makes appropriate referrals to community resources, and coordinates patient care with members of the multidisciplinary transplant team. 

Education/Experience/Licensure:

Required:

• ·         Master’s degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
• ·         Must have up to one (1) year of professional practice (Social Work internships considered practice).
• ·         Licensed as LMSW by the state(s) in which work is performed (or license within one year)

For the full job description and to apply, please click https://methodisthealth.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/MLH/job/Le-Bonheur-Childrens-Hospital/Social-Worker-Full-Time-Le-Bonheur_259710

Contact Kayla.Clark@mlh.org for more information.

05292024-06

Mayo Clinic

Job Title: Social Worker - LMSW, Transplant Lung

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Apply: https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/job/phoenix/social-worker-lmsw-transplant-lung/33647/61941348016

Responsibilities

Provides psychosocial services and support to patients and families through all phases of transplant journey. Conducts psychosocial assessments to identify patient strengths and risks related to individual’s suitability for transplant and develop appropriate treatment plans to overcome identified barriers and mitigate risk. Follows institutional guidelines for compliance and adheres to regulatory accreditation board policies. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team, patient, and family to develop and implement social work interventions. Effectively communicates and documents psychosocial recommendations, progress updates, and treatment plans to all members of health care team. Provides psychoeducation to staff, patients, and families. Maintains positive working relationships with vendors and external agencies to access services for patients. The individual must possess the ability to utilize critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, evidence-based practice, and professionalism.

Provides social work services for facilitating solutions to the medically related psychosocial/environmental problems of patients and families. Ensures the continuity of patient care by implementing interventions which may include initial assessment, identifying mental health disorders, brief behavioral health interventions, information and referral, during hospitalization and/or outpatient treatment. May provide educational support to staff. Maintains positive working relationships with vendors and external agencies to access services for patients. The individual must possess the ability to clinically assess and treat emotional mental health issues. The individual will also be able to diagnose under the direct supervision of a LCSW social worker. This LMSW position will assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs is required.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work. One year of current experience in a clinic, hospital, medical setting, or healthcare field preferred. Must have knowledge of adjustment to medical diagnosis and chronic disease. Strong communication skills are needed to interact with patients, family members/ care givers, providers and allied health staff. Must have psychosocial diagnostic skills and ability to coordinate transition of care. Active license through Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Service Examiners; Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required.

Transplant experience preferred.

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