Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift

Description:A member of the transplant multidisciplinary team. Conducts psychosocial diagnosis of transplant recipients, families, and social systems pre- and post-transplant. Develops treatment goals and empowers patients to remove barriers to ensure a successful transplantation experience. Provides brief, solution-focused counseling as needed, and facilitates a plan of care to ensure the patient’s psychosocial needs are addressed. Acts as a patient advocate. Provides referral to appropriate community resources to ensure continuity of care.

Transplant Social Worker

Great opportunity for a Fully licensed LMSW (Social Worker) to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Be Remarkable!

Highlights:

Great work life balance with schedule flexibilityNo weekend’s, holidays, or on-call rotationComprehensive benefit packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and 403BCompetitive compensation, within a culture of excellence

What a Transplant Social Worker will do:

Psychosocial assessment and psychosocial diagnosis- of living donors, transplant recipients pre- and post-transplant candidatesPsychosocial interventions, treatment planning, implementation, and coordinationPsychotherapy and/or counseling on issues related to:Adjustment to disability and chronic illnessAdjustment to life-threatening or terminal illnessAdjustment to machine dependencyAdherence to one’s medical treatment planPreparation for the waiting periodDonorsFinancial challengesRehabilitation, including physical, emotional, and social issuesCrisis interventionCase planning, case management, resource management, care planningPatient advocacy, resource brokering, and information and referral servicesContinuity of care planning, including reassessment and evaluationAdmission diversion planningPatient and family health education to maximize patient wellness and graft survivalInterdisciplinary collaboration and consultationDocumentation, report writing, and record keepingDischarge planning and coordinationProgram development and resource developmentClinical research

What Transplant Social Worker will need:

Master’s degree in social work or related field.Licensed by the Michigan Board of Social Work as a Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW), designated in clinical practice.Preferred: 2 year’s prior Transplant or dialysis experience, and CCTSW certificationComputer competency in navigating Microsoft Office and other applications

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.