Social Worker

Willis-Knighton Health System; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The John C. McDonald Regional Transplant Center on the Willis-Knighton Medical Center campus in Shreveport, LA seeks a Board-Certified Master Social Worker to join its multidisciplinary transplant team.

The role involves psychosocial support, evaluation, and care coordination across the transplant continuum, including pre- and post-transplant phases. The ideal candidate excels in collaboration with physicians, coordinators, financial counselors, and dietitians, with a strong commitment to

Qualifications

• Board-certified Master Social Worker credential required.
• Experience in transplant settings or healthcare social work preferred.
• Strong communication and care-coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial evaluations for transplant candidates and donors.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans and provide ongoing counseling.
• Assist patients with transplant medication access and financial/program enrollment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary transplant team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with transplant program and regulatory requirements.

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

WK Medical Center · Transplant Clinics · Transplant Center - Regional

Shreveport , LA

Non-Medical

Full-Time , Day

Posted 11/03/2026

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.