Social Worker - Transplant Services
Full Time
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Posted
Job description
Overview:
Type of Opportunity: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday Qualifications:
Education:
Essential: * Master Degree
Education specialization:
Essential: * Social Work
Credentials:
Learn more about our employee benefits:
https://www.phs.org/careers/employee-benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Why work at Presbyterian?
Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
About New Mexico
Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.
New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Now hiring a Social Worker for our Transplant Services!
The Transplant Social Worker is responsible for psychosocial screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for transplant patients. Collaborates with physicians, transplant coordinators, TFC, PHS providers, and other community agencies to manage the psychosocial needs of the patient through all phases of transplantation. This position is a key member of the interdisciplinary transplant healthcare team and is directed at supporting and maximizing the social functioning and adjustment of the patient and their family.
The Transplant Social Worker is responsible for psychosocial screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for transplant patients. Collaborates with physicians, transplant coordinators, TFC, PHS providers, and other community agencies to manage the psychosocial needs of the patient through all phases of transplantation. This position is a key member of the interdisciplinary transplant healthcare team and is directed at supporting and maximizing the social functioning and adjustment of the patient and their family.
Type of Opportunity: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday
- Masters Degree in Social Work.
- Must hold current License from the State of New Mexico as a Medical Social Worker
Education:
Essential: * Master Degree
Education specialization:
Essential: * Social Work
Credentials:
Essential: * Licensed Master Social Worker
Responsibilities:
- Facilitates effective communication between administration, staff, physicians, other department, patients, families and the general public. Participates in conflict resolution as necessary and acts as an effective problem solver.
- Exemplifies a high standard of leadership qualities and professionalism. Mentors the staff in developing and achieving professional goals.
- The Transplant Social Worker is responsible for the identification and assessment of psychosocial problems and will work with patients and families to achieve resolution or will provide referrals to the appropriate agencies for the service
- The Transplant Social Worker shall be available for hospitalized patients and their families throughout the episode of illness in the hospital. This includes psychosocial problem-solving activities in all phases of transplantation and assessment of financial needs and available resources, in conjunction with the Transplant Financial Coordinator, to ensure an optimal outcome.
- Results of assessments and interventions are documented in the medical record.
- The Transplant Social Worker functions as an advocate and liaison to the multidisciplinary healthcare team and participates in discharge planning , which will achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- The Transplant Social Worker collaborates as a key member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Collaboration includes the active participation of the social worker in the team decision-making process. He/she is responsible for helping the team members understand function and role of the social worker in the clinical setting.
- The Transplant Social Worker acts as an expert resource and contact for the multidisciplinary team, including other social workers, community case managers, physicians, ancillary staff and nursing staff on a multi-state and regional basis to help promote the optimal continuity of care for the transplant patient.
- Maintains current knowledge of information in related field through seminars, workshops and publications.
- Requires knowledge of CMS, UNOS/OPTN, Medicare, Managed care and third party payer requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective team collaboration, establishment of sound professional relationships with patients and families, and tolerance of job related psychological stress needed
- Assures implementation of change projects/ initiatives.
- Participates in all policies, records, data and reports as necessary for satisfaction of State, Federal and JCAHO regulations.
- Conducts transplant patient psychosocial assessments
We offer more than the standard benefits!
Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!
Learn more about our employee benefits:
https://www.phs.org/careers/employee-benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.
Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
About New Mexico
New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living.
Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.
New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
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Offer Disclaimer: The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each offer. Minimum Offer: USD $22.44/Hr. Maximum Offer: USD $34.27/Hr.
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