Social Worker

• 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.

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Medical Social Worker – Transplant