LAHEY CLINIC

BURLINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, has an opportunity for a full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker to support the liver and kidney transplant team at our Level I trauma center. To be considered, we require current licensure at the LICSW or LCSW level by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers. Experience working with end stage liver or kidney disease a plus.

As part of the team, you will:

• Conduct initial evaluation and subsequent regular follow-up assessments of transplant recipients functioning, compliance, adjustment to transplantation and psychosocial needs.
• Provide interventions as identified in assessment to address any psychosocial problems/barriers that interfere with post-transplantation plan of care.
• Provide counseling, psychoeducation, groups, support, crisis intervention and other psychosocial services to patients and their families to help them cope with psychosocial stresses related to end stage kidney or liver disease and adjustment to transplantation.
• Assist patients through advocacy procedures and referrals to community agencies as indicated.

We offer an excellent salary including increased pay rates and a benefits package that begins on day one of employment.

If you are looking for the fast pace and expertise of Boston without the traffic and parking hassles, this is the place to be.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Directions/link for application contact

https://careers.lahey.org/jobs/8728945-social-worker-ambulatory-liver-transplant-licsw-new-salary-competitive-rates?cid=post:niche:SocialWorkerSeptember2022:phy:STSW:16120

09152022-6

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER II/III – TRANSPLANT

DESCRIPTION:

This position requires a highly skilled and motivated professional who has an honest desire to make a difference in the life of patients and families. Candidates should have proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Under the direction of the Transplant Social Work Supervisor, candidate is responsible for initial psychosocial assessment of patients needing advance therapies including MCS and Heart Transplant. Candidate will follow patients through all phases of transplant (pre-transplant, hospital stay and post-transplant follow up. Candidate may also provide coverage for the Abdominal Transplant programs as well as living donor/recipient assessments as needed. Candidate will facilitate transplant and caregiver support groups and participate in various transplant committees.

Responsible for providing resources for local housing for out-of-town patients/families. Must Assist in coordination of discharge planning as needed and collaborate with multi-disciplinary team, transplant staff and social workers in other programs. Position includes crisis intervention, mandated reporting, information and referral coordination of substance use disorder and mental health services with community providers. The social worker is responsible for education and advocacy of patients, families and/or significant others. Candidate will participates in related department functions, such as community and program education. Performs all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master's degree in social work from an accredited school.
• At least two (2) years of post MSW experience. In order to be considered for the Clinical Social Worker III, must have at least three years of post MSW experience and be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Must possess the knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Must have proven independent thinking, decision making, problem-solving and prioritizing skills.
• Excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - issued by the state of California.
• Bilingual in both English and Spanish.
• Prior experience working in both an inpatient and outpatient hospital setting.
• Prior experience working in Solid Organ Transplant.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Able to travel to any UCSD or affiliate clinic/hospital location.

Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

View full job description and apply online at: https://employment.ucsd.edu/clinical-social-worker-ii-iii-transplant-118570/job/20100918

09072022-6

The Living Bank is a 501(c)3 organization established in 1968 as the first organ donor registry in the Nation.  Today, our mission is to eliminate the shortage of organs for lifesaving transplants by being a trusted education resource for living organ donation and the leading provider of advocacy services for living donors. 

Since 2009, we have had the unique opportunity to locally serve four world class transplant programs in the Texas Medical Center, providing Independent Living Donor Advocate (ILDA) social work services. This foundation led us to provide services to live donor programs throughout the U.S. via telehealth.

Operations Manager

The Living Bank seeks an experienced leader who will thrive in a dynamic, transitional environment as our service offerings expand.  Work collaboratively with the CEO to realize the exciting opportunities ahead.  Be a part of our innovative approach to provide the best care and support to living organ donors.

Education:  Masters Degree in a Healthcare Related Field

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA)
• Registered Nurse (RN) / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
• Other Masters Degree in Healthcare

Preferred Work Experience

Five (5) years experience in a transplant program setting

Three (3) years of leadership or relevant management experience

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and organization in the daily management of social work service delivery.
• Manage social work staff including, scheduling, maintaining multi-state licensing, hiring qualified people, conducting performance reviews, and ensuring staff professional growth and development.
• Serve as a liaison to clients and manage service agreements.
• Keep abreast of regulatory compliance and industry trends.
• Establish and maintain a professional network among colleagues and participate in professional transplant organizations.
• Provide leadership in developing professional education offerings and facilitate education/training programs.
• Participate and present at industry conferences.

Compensation: Compensation commiserate with experience.

Please send resume and statement of interest (or cover letter) to:  admin@livingbank.org

08312022-12

Solid Organs Transplant Social Worker-Full Time Monday-Friday -Day Shifts

Full time transplant social work position (heart and liver) on our Dallas TX campus working Monday through Friday day hours.

This is a full-time day position, but flexible work hours will be necessary to facilitate involvement in special projects (camps, parent support groups). This position also will have some on-call responsibilities.

This position is responsible for completing in-depth psychosocial transplant evaluations on patient families prior to moving onto the transplant list. Once the patient receives their transplant this position specializes in helping those families adjust to acute and ongoing medical stressors, providing psychiatric, psychological, and psychosocial support for inpatient and outpatient transplant patient families.

This position works with our transplant families to help facilitate their coping and effectively deal with the onset of emotional and behavioral difficulties associated with their medical experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Perform psychosocial screening and assessment of the family’s ability to meet their children’s healthcare needs; obtain information from patients/families; based on assessment and as appropriate provide therapeutic interventions and make referrals for families in crisis; and provide supportive counseling to aid adjustment to illness and hospitalization.

• Provide evaluation and treatment services to transplant patients and families with complex psychosocial needs. Prepare and maintain required documentation for each patient/case.
• Coordinate with the medical team regarding anticipatory discharges to ensure that patient’s homecare is prearranged prior to leaving the hospital.
• Assess children and adolescents for suitability for psychotherapy and when appropriate provide time limited clinical therapeutic services to hospital patient families as referred by hospital staff.
• Responsible for child abuse evaluation and referral; participate in psychosocial conferences and in crisis intervention; and perform other duties, including administrative duties, and special projects as required.

Qualifications:

Education/License

• State of Texas LMSW is required, LCSW preferred
• 3-4 years of relevant experience

For more information, please email Nirmala.pattaswami@childrens.com or go to :

https://jobsearch.childrens.com/job/5445/Transplant-Clinical-Social-Worker-MSW-Full-Time-Day-shifts

08232022-6

Job Title: Clinical Liver Transplant Social Worker

Location: Aurora, CO

Work Schedule: Full Time Days

Salary Range: $31.61 - $47.41 / hour.

The Liver Transplant Social Worker is a member of a multi-disciplinary team. The Social Worker will complete pre-transplant psychosocial assessments, work with patients on the waiting list, and assist in post-transplant psychosocial needs. Assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives and arranges for needed interventions. Plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems and provides short term treatment planning for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, conditions and addictions. This position spans both the Inpatient and Outpatient settings.

Responsibilities:

●      Psychosocial Evaluation to determine suitability for transplantation in both the inpatient and outpatient settings

●      Support of transplant candidates and recipients through all phases of transplant

●      Actively collaborate with large multi-disciplinary team

●      Participates in case reviews to evaluate progress toward goals. Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.

●      Supervises and/or trains new staff, lower level social workers, students or interns.

●      Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

●      Minimum Required Education: Master's degree in Social Work.

●      Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

●      Preferred: Medical experience and bilingual

An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.

Apply URL:

https://careers.uchealth.org/jobs/10458146-clinical-liver-transplant-social-worker?&utm_source=STSW&utm_campaign=Bayard_oneoffs&utm_medium=Sponsored