Social Worker - Liver Transplant

About the role

Provides psychosocial assessment, emotional support, financial referral, and concrete services to organ transplant patients and families as part of the multidisciplinary transplant team. Works in inpatient and outpatient settings, pre‑ and post‑transplant. Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient‑focused, whole‑person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of potential organ transplant living donors.
• Offer emotional support to transplant patients and their families.
• Provide financial referral and concrete services to patients and families.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary organ transplant team in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Support patients throughout the pre‑ and post‑transplant phases.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school.
• Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker Associate License (to be obtained upon hire).
• Experience working with issues of chronic illness and disability.

Qualifications

• One year of post‑MSW work in a medical setting (preferred).
• Knowledge and experience in psychiatric assessment and substance abuse treatment (highly desirable).

Benefits

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching.
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health‑related leave).
• Voluntary benefits.
• Well‑being resources.

Pay

$5,000 hiring bonus for eligible external hires who meet the required qualifications and conditions for payment.

Base pay range: $38