Kidney Transplant Licensed Clinical Social Worker

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
Ability to act in an autonomous, self-directed manner while maintaining the ability to collaborate with other members of the team.
Ability to assess physical and emotional impact of transplant, VAD and or other advanced therapy on patient and patient’s family support system; ability to assist patients/families in problem solving and in planning for transplant and post-transplant needs
Ability to complete and document comprehensive psychosocial assessments on pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients; ability to assess discharge and care management needs
Knowledge of state and federal governmental agencies as they relate to healthcare; knowledge of state and community resources; knowledge of patient assistance programs, funding sources, and eligibility criteria
Knowledge of heart, lung, kidney, pancreas, and liver diseases; knowledge of mental disorders, and substance use/abuse issues
Knowledge of end-of-life issues and palliative care needs; knowledge of loss issues/bereavement
Knowledge of theoretical frameworks such as Cognitive Behavioral Theory, Solution-Focused Theory, and Systems Theory.
2+ experience in case management, healthcare social work and/or mental health counseling
2+ transplant experience
Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW)

Nice To Haves

Transplantation
Bilingual (English required/Spanish preferred)
Clinical Transplant Social Worker (CTSW)

Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive psychosocial assessments, including evaluating patient’s understanding, motivation, mental status, employment, disability, insurance coverage, compliance, social history, substance use, functional status, caregiver, and transportation plan.
Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team to establish and document patient goals and treatment plans.
Serves as a consultant and educator to the multi-disciplinary team regarding psychosocial components of illness, disability, and hospitalization.
Participates in initial patient orientation and provides ongoing education on transplant, living donation, and VAD processes.
Utilizes advanced competence to perform crisis intervention, including follow-up to assess adjustment, caregiver concerns, mental status, and making referrals as necessary.
Assists in patient advocacy, resource brokering, and information and referral services.
Provides support and education surrounding end-of-life issues and advance directives.
Facilitates ongoing support group meetings for transplant patients and their families.
Attends and participates in transplant team meetings, including patient review committee, hospital interdisciplinary rounds, discharge planning, and Quality Assurance Process Improvement (QAPI).
Proactively initiates quality improvement ideas to improve patient care experience, health of populations served, and reduce clinic care costs.
Assists with onboarding, training, and professional development of LCSWs and coordinates learning opportunities for team members.
Maintains current knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid rules, and legislation affecting transplant patients.
Other duties as assigned.