Social Worker for Liver Transplant

Cincinnati Children's

7d • $63,086 - $80,558 • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker for Liver Transplant provides clinical social work services to patients and families, including psychosocial assessment, support and counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, education, and connection to community resources. The role works as part of the medical team to help patients and families manage illness and hospitalization, address emotional, social, and financial challenges, and navigate the healthcare system. The social worker supports safe transitions of care and promotes patient and family well-being in inpatient and outpatient settings.

The position is based at the Burnet Campus and follows a Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule, with 40 hours per week. It is a full-time, regular position. The listed expected starting pay range is $63,086.40–$80,558.40 annually; the posting also states a starting salary of $64,979.20 for a 1.0 FTE employee, with pay potentially increasing based on post-MSW experience. Benefits begin on the first day of employment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the State of Ohio.
• Past experience is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Past experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments that consider family, social, and medical history; maintain knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses; report suspected abuse or neglect to legally mandated authorities; and document accurately and clearly.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team and patients, families, and caregivers to identify treatment interventions and appropriate resources, provide accurate information about eligible resources, and evaluate and adjust clinical interventions as needed.
• Provide psychosocial services identified in the comprehensive plan of care, including supportive counseling, education, self-management support, groups and programs, anticipatory guidance, discharge planning, crisis assessment and intervention, and coordination of family-centered care team meetings.
• Collaborate with referral sources and healthcare team members to promote system improvement and patient and family well-being.
• Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers within the healthcare system and community; serve as a liaison with the medical team and outside agencies; mediate when needed; and support informed problem-solving and care decisions.
• Partner with patients, families, and the healthcare team to support safe transitions to the most appropriate next level of care.
• Educate healthcare professionals and students about psychosocial aspects of patient care and the role of social work.
• Promote a positive work environment, participate in professional growth opportunities, and attend divisional, team, and institutional meetings, conferences, and in-service programs.

Benefits

• Clinical Advancement Program with potential pay increases for meeting competencies at each level, including Social Worker II and Social Worker III/Care Manager.
• Multiple opportunities to receive continuing education units (CEUs).
• Benefits begin on the first day of employment.
• 30 days of paid time off (PTO) per year; unused PTO rolls over, and additional PTO is associated with promotions.
• $5,000 relocation bonus for candidates relocating from more than 50 miles away.

What This Job Offers

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