Senior Social Worker | Transplant Services

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking a Transplant Social Worker to support kidney transplant recipients and living donors throughout their journey. Schedule: Mon-Fri, no weekends; 32 hours/week.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work and state licensure (LMSW or LCSW). Healthcare experience preferred; team-based care emphasized with psychosocial and economic support.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work is required.
• Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support kidney transplant recipients and living donors throughout their journey.
• Provide care and guidance before and after transplant or donation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to address social, emotional and economic needs.
• Utilize age-appropriate patient care protocols and offer brief therapy as appropriate.

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Sanford Broadway Med Bld
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 736 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $27.50 - $44.00

Department Details

Join our multidisciplinary kidney transplant team! The Transplant Social Worker will support kidney transplant recipients and living donors throughout their journey, providing care and guidance both before and after transplant or donation.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays!

Job Summary

Displays ability to apply the knowledge and skills of advanced social work practice, responding to suspected abuse, neglect or violence in accordance with the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics policies and procedures alongside the appropriate state laws. Possesses an expert level of critical thinking and in-depth psychosocial assessments. Exhibits ability to apply complex concepts to situations. If carrying the correct licensure, may diagnose patients/clients/residents. May provide specialized counseling and support.

Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing assistance with social, emotional and economic concerns of the patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers, thus enabling them to achieve or maintain an optimal level of functioning. Utilizes appropriate age-related patient/client/resident care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patient/client/resident. May work closely with the additional clinical staff to achieve fiscally sound and timely continued planning outcomes. Possesses advanced knowledge of the principles of teamwork. Understands the impact of illness on the patient/client/resident and families/caregivers. Demonstrates knowledge and clinical experience in the psychosocial and economic management of problems commonly occurring with an illness and may provide brief therapy as appropriate. Possesses ability to work with growth and development needs of patient/client/resident populations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited curriculum required.
• Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.

Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice:

In North Dakota, must have one of the following:

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0272820
Job Function: Care Coordination
Featured: No