Job Description Summary Under the general supervision of the Transplant Program Manager, provides professional social work to facilitate care for transplant patients. Responsibilities include; care coordination of the bio-psychosocial needs of transplant patients and provides leadership in the development, implementation and coordination of treatment plans. In collaboration with other health care professionals, Master Level Social Workers provide a variety of comprehensive services in order to maximize quality, cost effective health care along the continuum of care appropriate to the transplant patient's needs. Provides leadership for the Transplant Social Work Team in collaboration with the Transplant Programs Manager. Provides transplant social work services for facilitating solutions to the medically related psychosocial/environmental problems of patients and families. Ensures the continuity of patient care by implementing interventions which may include initial assessment, identifying mental health disorders, brief behavioral health interventions, information and referral, during hospitalization and/or outpatient treatment. May provide educational support to staff. Maintains positive working relationships with vendors and external agencies to access services for patients. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center

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- Transplant - Abdominal Living Donor (Main) Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-32 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Under the general supervision of the Transplant Program Manager, provides professional social work to facilitate care for transplant patients. Responsibilities include; care coordination of the bio-psychosocial needs of transplant patients and provides leadership in the development, implementation and coordination of treatment plans. In collaboration with other health care professionals, Master Level Social Workers provide a variety of comprehensive services in order to maximize quality, cost effective health care along the continuum of care appropriate to the transplant patient's needs. Provides leadership for the Transplant Social Work Team in collaboration with the Transplant Programs Manager. Provides transplant social work services for facilitating solutions to the medically related psychosocial/environmental problems of patients and families. Ensures the continuity of patient care by implementing interventions which may include initial assessment, identifying mental health disorders, brief behavioral health interventions, information and referral, during hospitalization and/or outpatient treatment. May provide educational support to staff. Maintains positive working relationships with vendors and external agencies to access services for patients.

Additional Job Description Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and/or relevant work experience

Work Experience:

7 years progressive work experience and 2 years management experience State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees