Clinical Social Worker - Kidney/Pancreas Transplant

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a social worker to join the Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program. You will perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments to inform candidacy decisions and present recommendations to the Selection Committee, while coordinating ongoing support for wait-listed patients.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, group facilitation, and interprofessional collaboration with a focus on mental health, coping, and family dynamics within a medical setting.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• LCSW licensure or LICSW eligibility as per Massachusetts regulations.
• Clinical experience in medical settings preferred.
• Experience with psychosocial assessments and consent processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments for transplant candidacy and present to the multidisciplinary Selection Committee.
• Offer ongoing support and care coordination for patients on the wait list.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop patient-centered treatment plans.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Communication skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Group facilitation

Time management

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for eligible Non-MGB employees: $3,000 for LCSW and $10,000 for LICSW

Starting rates: LCSW: $68,224; LICSW: $92,227

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.

The ideal candidate will have experience in conducting psychosocial assessments, group facilitation, crisis intervention, and interprofessional collaboration. They will also have experience working with patients and families presenting with a wide range of mental health and psychosocial concerns including anxiety and depression, adjustment and coping, loss and bereavement, complex family dynamics, substance use disorder and trauma. Excellent clinical, communication, and documentation skills are a necessity.

Summary This position will collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team. They work collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plans of care for both individual patients and the medical community. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

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

Education: 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

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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

15 Parkman Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$ - $84,656.00/Annual

Grade

6At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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