Under general supervision of the Transplant Social Work Manager, candidate is responsible for ongoing pre-transplant psychosocial assessment, waitlist management and post-transplant follow-up of Abdominal Transplant and Cardiothoracic Transplant patients, as well as living donor/recipient assessments as needed. Candidate will facilitate transplant and caregiver support groups and participate in various transplant committees.

Responsible for providing resources for local housing for out-of-town patients/families. Must assist in coordination of discharge planning as needed and collaborate with transplant staff and social workers in other transplant programs. Position includes crisis intervention, mandated reporting, information and referral coordination of health and mental health services with community providers. The social worker is responsible for education and advocacy of patients, families and/or significant others. Candidate will participate in related department functions, such as community and program education.

Collaborate with the transplant team and social workers in other transplant programs. Includes crisis intervention, mandated reporting, information and referral coordination of health and mental health services with community providers. The social worker is responsible for the education and advocacy of patients, families and/or significant others. Performs all other duties as assigned.

• A Master's degree in social work from an accredited organization.

• At least two years of post MSW experience. In order to be considered for the Clinical Social Worker III, must have at least three years of post MSW experience.

• Experience working in both inpatient and outpatient hospital setting.

• Ability to work collaboratively as a team.

• Must have proven independent thinking, decision making, problem-solving and prioritizing skills.

• Excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

• Excellent ability to multi-task with demanding schedules.

• Experience working as transplant social worker.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the state of California. This is preferred for a Clinical Social Worker II, but required if being hired as a Clinical Social Worker III.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.