Transplant Social Worker - Kidney & Pancreas Care

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health Hospital in Salt Lake City seeks a licensed clinical social worker to provide psychotherapy and social work services, including individual, group, and family counseling, under guidance of the treatment team.

The role requires strong collaboration with medical staff, case management duties, and oversight of social workers and interns in accordance with Utah law. On-call responsibilities apply.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) certificate for clinical practice in the State of Utah.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the treatment team to address social and emotional factors affecting patients.
• Identify community resources to help patients resume life in their own community.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment approaches for patients and families.
• May perform individual, group, and couples counseling.
• Assist in developing departmental policies and procedures.
• Oversee Certified Social Workers, Social Service Workers, and interns in line with Utah state law.
• May perform Case Management duties.

Skills

Communication

Counseling independence

Team supervision

Data assessment

Post-treatment assistance

Job description

University of Utah Health Hospital in Salt Lake City seeks a licensed clinical social worker to provide psychotherapy and social work services, including individual, group, and family counseling, under guidance of the treatment team.

The role requires strong collaboration with medical staff, case management duties, and oversight of social workers and interns in accordance with Utah law. On-call responsibilities apply.