Medical Social Worker – Transplant

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Transplant Social Worker managing psychosocial needs for transplant patients at Presbyterian Healthcare Services. Collaborating with medical teams and supporting patients through the transplant process.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeAlbuquerque • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,985 - $93,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration within transplant settings. Proficient in regulatory compliance and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

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Psychosocial AssessmentTransplant ExperienceLicensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)Conflict ResolutionElectronic Medical Record Documentation

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Hard Skills

Psychosocial ScreeningDiagnosisTreatment PlanningFollow-Up CareCare Plan DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceFinancial AssessmentCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMentoringProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Independent Social WorkerLicensed Clinical Social WorkerLicensed Medical Social Worker

Industry Keywords

Transplant TeamInpatient Hospital Social WorkDischarge PlanningPsychosocial NeedsCommunity Agencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

A Transplant Social Worker is a specialized professional that is an integral member of a multidisciplinary transplant team.
The incumbent is responsible for psychosocial screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for transplant patients and living donors.
In collaboration with physicians, transplant coordinators, TFC, PHS providers, and other community agencies, they assist in the management of psychosocial needs of the patients through all phases of transplantation and living donation.
Facilitates effective communication between administration, staff, physicians, other department, patients, families, and the community.
Mentors the staff in developing and achieving professional goals.
Participates in conflict resolution as necessary and acts as an effective problem solver.
Conducts thorough and accurate transplant patient psychosocial evaluation that will establish an individual care plan to maximize transplant recovery while reducing the impact of psychosocial risk factors and engaging.
Proficient at Psychosocial assessment documentation in patients Electronic Medical Record and ensures regulatory compliance.
Works with patients and families to achieve resolution or will provide referrals to the appropriate agencies for services.
Available for hospitalized patients and their families throughout the episode of illness in the hospital.
Works with the Transplant Financial Coordinator to assess financial needs and available resources, to ensure an optimal outcome.
Collaborates as a key member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, actively participates in team decision-making processes, and utilizes critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.
Maintains current knowledge of information in related field through seminars, workshops, and publications.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Masters degree in Social Work Required.
Licensed Master Social Worker Required.- LMSW
Current license from the State of New Mexico as a Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Medical Social Work license.
5 years hospital social work or discharge planning experience in relevant setting required.
Experience in transplant, inpatient hospital social work or discharge planning preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
Malpractice liability insurance
Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
EPIC electronic charting system