Independent Living Donor Licensed Masters Social Worker

Medical University of South Carolina • Lancaster, SC

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About The Position

Join Our Growing Transplant Team as an Independent Living Donor Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW). Are you a compassionate Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) with a passion for advocacy and patient care? Our innovative and rapidly expanding transplant team is looking for a dedicated Independent Living Donor LMSW to help support our living kidney donor program. As an essential member of our team, you'll work directly with living donors, ensuring their well-being and serving as their advocate throughout the transplant process.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in social work or a related field, ideally with exposure to transplant care or similar healthcare settings
• Strong Understanding of bio-psychosocial care principles, patient advocacy, and care coordination
• Empathy, attention to detail, and the ability to manage challenging situations in high-stress environments
• Education: Master's degree in Social Work or Social Welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required
• Licensure/Certificates: Licensed Social Worker or Clinical Social Worker in South Carolina required
• Basic Life Support with American Heart Association (AHA) required

Responsibilities

• Advocate for Living Donors: Serve as the Independent Living Donor Advocate, providing crucial support and guidance for living kidney donors
• Care Coordination: Manage the bio-psychosocial needs of transplant patients, helping them navigate the challenges of the transplant journey
• Collaborative Leadership: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and coordinate patient treatment plans
• Patient Support: Provide counseling and crisis intervention to both patients and their families, offering emotional support through complex decisions
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to transplant program policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree