Licensed Social Worker, Kidney Transplant

* Employment Type:

* Full time
* Shift:
* Day Shift

* Description:

* Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, qua ternary care system based in Chicago's 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 [Mac Neal 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 patient's assessment.

*** Bi-lingual in Spanish, strongly preferred!
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* What we offer:

* * Benefits from Day One

* Career Development

* Tuition Reimbursement

* On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)

* Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)

* Referral Rewards

* What 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 experience

* MSW from a CSWE accredited School of Social Work in IL

* LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker State of Illinois

* Compensation:
* Salary Range: $28.17 - 43.67per hour
Actual 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.
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* Our 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.