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Job TitleTransplant Social Worker

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

DepartmentTransplant Center-Heart Vascular & Thoracic Institute

                      

Job CodeT98821

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule8:00am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job DetailsJob Description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

At Cleveland Clinic's Transplant Center, world-class experts perform a variety of transplantation procedures. Each year, thousands of lives are saved and transformed because of our innovative transplant expertise. Combining quality, excellence and the top transplant physicians and specialists, Cleveland Clinic Transplant Center is proud to be a leader in organ transplantation. We offer one of the most comprehensive transplant programs in the world and perform a variety of transplantations. 

A caregiver in this position works 8:00am—5:00pm.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Complete psychosocial assessment for selection of a candidate for organ transplant and living donor. 

Conduct psychosocial assessment and interventions; makes treatment recommendations and engages patients/families in adherence to the treatment plan by reducing or eliminating, to the extent possible, the social, psychological, financial, behavioral, and regulatory barriers to successful medical outcomes. 

Communicate with interdisciplinary team regarding the discharge planning status of all patients referred by them. 

Educate patients/family and physician regarding post-acute options and address freedom of choice and financial concerns. 

Participates in discharge planning for assigned patients to ensure a timely discharge and provide appropriate linkage with post-discharge care providers and resources. 

Serve as a resource person and provides counseling and intervention related to treatment decisions and end-of-life issues. Advocate for patience and family. 

Provide intervention in cases involving child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, elderly abuse, institutional abuse, and sexual assault. 

Advocate for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care system. 

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Master's degree in social work or Master's of Science in Social Administration (MSSA). 

Obtain a state licensure as a Social Worker LISW or LISW-S within 27 months of hire date.

Exposure and experience in pre-acute and post-acute care. 

Excellent communication and negotiation skills necessary to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes. 

Show ability to work independently and with teams. 

Must be flexible, open-minded, and adaptable to change. 

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Current OH State Licensure of LISW or LISW-S

Hospital Social Work experience. 

Knowledge of community resources 

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Physical Requirements:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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