Social Worker - LCSW

Social Worker for Pre/Post Liver Transplant PatientsProfession: Social Services Specialty: LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 hours (08:00 - 17:00) Experience: Minimum of 1 year required License: Valid Compact license required Certifications: MSW, LICSW Must-Have: - Experience in advance directives, biopsychosocial assessments, and conducting initial evaluations - Proficiency in documentation of care delivery, plans, goals, and patient/caregiver education - Experience with crisis intervention and psychiatric disorders - Familiarity with outpatient clinics, emergency departments, and short-term acute care inpatient medical social workDescription: The position involves working with pre and post liver transplant patients. The Social Worker will be responsible for verifying caregivers over the phone. Completing psychosocial evaluations for pre and post liver transplant patients is a key function of this role. The clinic is primarily outpatient, but evaluations may be required for inpatient cases based on departmental needs. The caseload varies, with an average of 10 new patients each week. The schedule consists of weekdays from Monday to Friday, with no weekend shifts required. This role requires participation in care conference activities and individualized patient and caregiver education. The Social Worker will also provide crisis intervention as needed. Experience in the area of transplant services is preferred, along with familiarity with specific patient diagnoses. Travelers may be expected to float between nearby facilities as needed.