Social Worker Transplant (Full-Time/Day) Einstein Philadelphia

About the Role

Join the transplant department as a Social Worker, providing specialized services to individuals with alcohol-related liver disease. This role involves facilitating group and individual therapy for patients pre- and post-transplant, conducting psychosocial assessments to identify barriers for transplant candidacy, and supporting patients and their families in coping with physical, emotional, and environmental challenges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and reassessments of patients and significant others to evaluate social, emotional, and cognitive capabilities in relation to illness and health maintenance needs.
• Facilitate group and individual counseling for patients with alcohol-related liver disease.
• Develop and implement intervention plans addressing needs identified during assessments.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to establish and ensure appropriate discharge planning.
• Provide counseling to patients, families, and significant others to assist with coping related to new diagnoses, chronic illness, palliative care, or terminal care.
• Advocate on behalf of patients and families to help them obtain necessary services.
• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and staff in alignment with Jefferson’s values.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) program.
• Minimum of 2 years of hospital-based social work experience.
• Experience with group therapy, individual therapy, and working with individuals affected by drug and alcohol use.
• Active LSW or LCSW licensure for Pennsylvania positions.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time colleagues, including:

• Medical (including prescription), dental, and vision insurance.
• Supplemental insurance, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts and retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance and access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
• Voluntary benefits, including group rates on insurance and discounts.

All colleagues, including those working less than part-time (e.g., per diem, adjunct faculty, Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

Schedule

Workday Day shift (United States of America).