Clinical Social Worker - Kidney/Pancreas Transplant

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Social Worker supports the Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments to determine candidacy for kidney and/or pancreas transplantation and presenting recommendations to the multidisciplinary Selection Committee. The role provides ongoing support and care coordination for patients on the transplant wait list as they prepare themselves and their support systems for transplantation. The social worker collaborates with healthcare professionals to assess patient needs and medical or physical conditions, and to develop and implement patient-centered treatment and care plans. The position also monitors, evaluates, and documents client progress against measurable goals. Work is onsite at 15 Parkman Street, with a 40-hour workweek on the day shift. Patient care is required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work; experience cannot substitute for the degree.
• For the unlicensed grace-period pathway: 0–1 year of clinical experience in a medical setting and eligibility for Massachusetts LCSW licensure.
• For Social Worker II: 2–3 years of clinical experience in a medical setting and a Massachusetts LICSW license.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent crisis-intervention skills.
• Good problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and the aging process.
• Foundational knowledge of professional values and ethics, psychosocial assessment, risk formulation, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and appropriate documentation.
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare team members in a medical setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting psychosocial assessments.
• Experience with group facilitation and crisis intervention.
• Experience with interprofessional collaboration.
• Experience supporting patients and families with mental health and psychosocial concerns, including anxiety and depression, adjustment and coping, loss and bereavement, complex family dynamics, substance use disorder, and trauma.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to determine candidacy for kidney and/or pancreas transplantation.
• Present transplant candidacy recommendations to the multidisciplinary Selection Committee.
• Provide ongoing support and care coordination to patients on the transplant wait list as they prepare for transplantation.
• Assess patients and families experiencing social, emotional, interpersonal, or environmental concerns.
• Formulate biopsychosocial assessments, dispositions, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to evaluate patients’ medical or physical conditions and assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered care.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document client progress according to measurable goals in treatment and care plans.

Benefits

• A sign-on bonus for eligible non-MGB employees: $3,000 for LCSW and $10,000 for LICSW.
• Competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level