Social Worker

Willis Knighton Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WK Medical Center is seeking a board-certified Master Social Worker to join the John C. McDonald Regional Transplant Center on the Willis-K Knighton Medical Center campus in Shreveport, LA.

The role focuses on psychosocial support, care coordination, and addressing barriers for transplant recipients and living donors. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, individualized treatment plans, counseling, and assisting patients with medication access and drug programs throughout the

Qualifications

• Licensed MSW with board certification.
• Experience in psychosocial evaluations and care planning.
• Ability to collaborate within a transplant team and coordinate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial evaluations for transplant candidates and living donors.
• Identify barriers to transplant success across psychosocial, financial, and support systems.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans and interventions.
• Provide ongoing counseling and support throughout the transplant continuum.
• Assist with medication access and transplant drug program enrollment.

Education

MSW board-certified

Job description

WK Medical Center

• Transplant Clinics
• Transplant Center - Regional

Shreveport, LA

Non-Medical

Full-Time, Day

Posted 11/03/2026

Req # 11444

The John C. McDonald Regional Transplant Center is seeking a Board-Certified Master Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary transplant team on the Willis-Knighton Medical Center campus.

This position provides comprehensive psychosocial support and care coordination for transplant recipients and living donor patients throughout the transplant continuum, including evaluation, pre-transplant, transplant, and post-transplant phases. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments to identify barriers to optimal patient outcomes, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, and assisting patients with transplant medication access and drug assistance programs.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional who collaborates effectively with physicians, coordinators, financial counselors, dietitians, and other members of the transplant team. A strong commitment to patient-centered care, excellent communication skills, and a passion for achieving positive transplant outcomes are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial evaluations for transplant candidates and living donors.
• Identify psychosocial, financial, and support-system barriers that may affect transplant success.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care and intervention strategies.
• Provide ongoing counseling, education, and support throughout all phases of transplantation.
• Assist patients with transplant medication assistance and drug program enrollment.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary transplant team to promote optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with transplant program and regulatory requirements.

Main improvements: Enhanced clarity, professionalism, and flow; emphasized the transplant continuum, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient-outcome focus; and organized responsibilities into clear, recruitment-friendly language.