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Job Description​

The Opportunity:

If you are a dynamic, motivated individual who is driven to create healthier communities through excellent patient care, Saint Luke’s has a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Cardiac Transplant Social Worker on our Transplant Team. Saint Luke’s is a faith-based, not-for-profit, aligned health system committed to providing the highest levels of excellence in compassionate health care and health-related services. For over 135 years, we’ve been dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve.

**Shift:** Full Time, Monday through Friday, day shift

Job Duties:

+ Evaluate patients' psychosocial status and readiness for transplantation

+ Assist patients in understanding and navigating the transplant process

+ Facilitate access to community resources and support services

+ Advocate for patients' needs within the healthcare system

+ Develop and implement psychosocial interventions to enhance patients' quality of life and success of transplant

+ Participate in multidisciplinary transplant team meetings

+ Document patient interactions and maintain accurate records

+ Provide crisis intervention as needed

+ Assist with end-of-life planning and decision-making processes

+ Communicates and collaborates regularly with multidisciplinary team

+ Assists in development of the discharge plan

+ Makes post-acute referrals and follow through to completion, including placements and transportation

+ Mitigates discharge delays through timely interventions.

Transplant Social Worker Qualifications & Skills

+ Experience working in a healthcare or medical setting

+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills

+ Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

+ Proficiency in crisis intervention and conflict resolution

+ Understanding of financial assistance programs available to patients

+ Competence in cultural sensitivity and inclusivity

+ Experience in patient education and advocacy

+ LMSW or equivalent clinical licensure

+ Master's degree in social work (MSW)

+ Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a healthcare setting

+ Strong knowledge of psychosocial assessment and interventions

+ Excellent organizational and time-management skills

+ Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

+ Empathy and compassion for patients and families

+ Proficiency in medical terminology and healthcare systems

+ Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

+ Commitment to ongoing professional development and education

Why Saint Luke’s?

We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:

+ Medical health plans

+ Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition reimbursement

+ Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans

+ Retirement contributions

+ Employee Assistance Program

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Licensed Masters Social Worker (KS) - Kansas Behavioral Science Regulatory Board, Licensed Masters Social Worker (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Master's Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

_The best place to get care. The best place to give care_** **. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.