Social Worker (LCSW) -Transplant

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• Job Summary The Transplant Social Worker provides pre-transplant patient education and emotional support, from date of initial referral through transplant hospitalization and for the duration of the post-transplant period.
• They are responsible for referrals to community agencies, coordinating patient care with other team members, and assisting with concrete services.
• All patient’s seen and evaluated by Transplant Social worker and the team, will be presented at the Multidisciplinary team meeting with all disciplines participation.

· Masters degree in social work. · STSW membership required in good standing · Certified Clinical Transplant Social Worker (CCTSW) credential is required within 3 years of joining Transplant Team · LCSW required Experience: · A minimum of two years of social work experience in a hospital or health care setting · Transplant social work experience preferred. · Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills · Current clinical assessment skills · Ability to act in an autonomous, self-directed manner. We take great care of careers.

• With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.
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• Every moment matters.
• And this is your moment.
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