Clinical Social Worker - Kidney/Pancreas Transplant
Mass General Brigham
Summary
We are seeking a dynamic individual with strong clinical, collaborative, and consultation skills to join our Transplant Social Work team. In this role, you will support the Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments to determine candidacy for kidney and/or pancreas transplantation and presenting your recommendations to the multidisciplinary Selection Committee. You will provide ongoing support and care coordination to patients on the transplant wait list as they prepare themselves and their support systems for transplantation.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal, and/or environmental issues. Formulates biopsychosocial assessment, disposition, and treatment plans.
- Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plan.
Qualifications
Master's Degree Social Work required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
Experience: Unlicensed: Grace Period for License Eligibility [LCSW - Massachusetts]. Social Worker I: Clinical experience in medical setting 0-1 year required. Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW - State License] required. Social Worker II: Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent crisis intervention skills.
- Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work well collaboratively and independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of community resources and the aging process.
- Demonstrates basic foundational skills, showing fundamental knowledge and a commitment to the application of professional values and ethics.
- Demonstrates fundamental skills in formulation, assessment of risks, crisis intervention completion of psychosocial treatment plans, and appropriate documentation.
- May need assistance and guidance in ensuring the patient's needs, safety measures, and concerns are brought forward. Emerging knowledge of internal and external resources.
- Developing and demonstrating interpersonal collaboration in a medical setting- inpatient or outpatient.
- May need coaching/guidance in this area.
- May provide some assistance and support with onboarding for new team members.
- Aware of opportunities in department/service initiatives; participates in initiatives at an entity level. Uses data to measure progress.
- Demonstrate fundamental skills under supervision. May need assistance in promoting collaboration among healthcare team members, other colleagues, and the organization to support and enhance patient care.
Requirements
- Master's Degree Social Work required
- Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
- Unlicensed: Grace Period for License Eligibility [LCSW - Massachusetts]
- Social Worker I: Clinical experience in medical setting 0-1 year required
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW - State License] required
- Social Worker II: Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] required
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent crisis intervention skills
- Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work well collaboratively and independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of community resources and the aging process
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available
- 401(k) matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials, premiums and bonuses
- Recognition programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.