Licensed Social Worker, Kidney Transplant at Trinity Health

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Loyola Medicine a member of Trinity Health is a nationally ranked academic quaternary care system based in Chicagos 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 patients assessment. ** Bi-lingual in Spanish strongly preferred!What we offer: Benefits from Day OneCareer DevelopmentTuition ReimbursementOn Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)Referral RewardsWhat you will do: 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.What you will need: Preferred two years acute hospital or transplant experienceMSW from a CSWE accredited School of Social Work in ILLCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker State of IllinoisCompensation: Salary Range: $28.17 - 43.67per hourActual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience qualifications education location licensure certification requirements and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.Trinity Health Benefits SummaryOur Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. Key Skills Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 28 - 43