Job Description

The Opportunity:

If you are a dynamic, motivated individual who is driven to create healthier communities through excellent patient care, Saint Luke's has a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Cardiac Transplant Social Worker on our Transplant Team. Saint Luke's is a faith-based, not-for-profit, aligned health system committed to providing the highest levels of excellence in compassionate health care and health-related services. For over 135 years, we've been dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve.

Shift: Full Time, Monday through Friday, day shift

Job Duties:

• Evaluate patients' psychosocial status and readiness for transplantation
• Assist patients in understanding and navigating the transplant process
• Facilitate access to community resources and support services
• Advocate for patients' needs within the healthcare system
• Develop and implement psychosocial interventions to enhance patients' quality of life and success of transplant
• Participate in multidisciplinary transplant team meetings
• Document patient interactions and maintain accurate records
• Provide crisis intervention as needed
• Assist with end-of-life planning and decision-making processes
• Communicates and collaborates regularly with multidisciplinary team
• Assists in development of the discharge plan
• Makes post-acute referrals and follow through to completion, including placements and transportation
• Mitigates discharge delays through timely interventions.

Transplant Social Worker Qualifications & Skills

• Experience working in a healthcare or medical setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Proficiency in crisis intervention and conflict resolution
• Understanding of financial assistance programs available to patients
• Competence in cultural sensitivity and inclusivity
• Experience in patient education and advocacy
• LMSW or equivalent clinical licensure
• Master's degree in social work (MSW)
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a healthcare setting
• Strong knowledge of psychosocial assessment and interventions
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Empathy and compassion for patients and families
• Proficiency in medical terminology and healthcare systems
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and education

Why Saint Luke's?

We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:

• Medical health plans
• Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition reimbursement
• Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans
• Retirement contributions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Licensed Masters Social Worker (KS) - Kansas Behavioral Science Regulatory Board, Licensed Masters Social Worker (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Master's Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke's 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.