Transplant Social Worker- Mercy Health Saint Vincent

Mercy Health BSMH • Toledo, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Social Worker completes in-depth assessments of patients in order to evaluate candidacy for solid organ transplant. The associate provides counseling, support, and community resource referrals to aide patients/families in preparing for transplant. The associate follows patients pre-, peri- and post-transplant to assist with resolving psychosocial issues and lifestyle changes that improve a patient’s post-transplant success. The associate works closely with multi-disciplinary transplant team to assess inpatients in order to identify appropriate discharge plans. The associate provides assessment and intervention planning with patients experiencing substance abuse and/or mental health issues. The associate acts an advocate for patients that may be victims of Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, or Adult/Elder abuse. The associate will participate in community outreach and patient education related to transplant. The associate will assist manager in policy development, problem solving, program development, and staff training. The associate performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) (required)
• Master of Social Work or Master of Science in Social Administration (required)
• 3 years in healthcare, social or human services setting. (required)
• Working knowledge of EPIC/MS Office
• Analyze data and information
• Ability to work with self-direction and effectiveness
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Works well in a team setting
• Critical thinker
• Relationship building
• Attention to detail
• Communication with colleagues, professionals and patient and family members

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation and intervention for transplant patients in a crisis situation.
• Provides short-term counseling/treatment to patients and families throughout the transplant process, adjustment to chronic illness, and/or hospitalization.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary transplant team to assess and formulate appropriate discharge plans for inpatients.
• Works to link transplant patients with Medication Assistance Programs when needed and facilitate other appropriate community referrals.
• Executes documentation and reporting requirements.
• Works closely with patients and staff to formulate treatment plans to resolve substance abuse, mental health, adherence, and/or psychosocial issues.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary transplant team on any/all regulatory issues related to transplant.
• Provides other operational assistance as requested.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees