Licensed Social Worker, Kidney Transplant
About The Position
Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center , Gottlieb Memorial Hospital , and MacNeal Hospital . The Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Transplant works as part of a multi-disciplinary transplant team, to provide individual counseling or referral for individual counseling as indicated by patient's assessment. Bi-lingual in Spanish, strongly preferred!
Requirements
- MSW from a CSWE accredited School of Social Work in IL
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker State of Illinois
Nice To Haves
- Preferred two years acute hospital or transplant experience
- Bi-lingual in Spanish, strongly preferred!
Responsibilities
- Assessment Conduct comprehensive psychosocial evaluations for transplant candidates and donors. Update evaluations and develop care plans based on team input. Coordinate hospital discharge planning and obtain post-op authorizations. Participate in inpatient case management and discharge processes.
- Counseling Provide or refer for individual counseling based on assessments. Offer crisis intervention, bereavement, and advocacy support. Educate patients and families on post-transplant coping. Evaluate and refer for substance abuse and smoking cessation.
- Program Development Collaborate with ambulatory behavioral health and providers. Organize and lead monthly support groups. Identify outreach opportunities and connect with community services. Participate in organ donor awareness initiatives.
- Quality Engage in transplant and system-wide quality improvement efforts. Maintain documentation per UNOS, Loyola, and department policies. Ensure timely EPIC entries and accurate billing. Report potential risk or quality issues to leadership.
- Professional Development Stay current on clinical standards, UNOS/CMS rules, and post-acute care options. Understand insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, and financial assistance programs. Adhere to ethical standards and pursue ongoing education. Mentor social work students and engage in transplant advocacy.
- Transplant Process Knowledge Attend inpatient rounds and weekly medical review board meetings. Maintain expertise in UNOS and CMS transplant regulations.
Benefits
- Benefits from Day One
- Career Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
- Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)
- Referral Rewards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
