Social Worker Clinical Specialist

University Health is one of the largest employers in San Antonio. We are a nationally renowned teaching hospital consistently recognized as a leader in advanced treatment options, new technologies and clinical research. Our mission is to improve the good health of the community through high quality compassionate patient care, innovation, education and discovery. We are currently looking for LCSWs to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with a reputation for exceptional service and patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Assesses adult and pediatric pre-transplant and post-transplant patients’ needs and assists with personal, financial, and environmental difficulties which prevent the patient from accessing medical care/transplant regimen.  Counsels and assists patients and their families in receiving maximum benefits from third party payers for medical care.  Participates in the evaluation process of transplant candidacy and living donor candidacy by completing psychosocial assessment and making recommendations for listing in transplant team conferences.  Provides social services to all transplant patients both in hospital setting and in outpatient transplant clinic.  Travels to out of town satellite clinics to perform psychosocial assessments as part of transplant evaluation and living donor evaluation. Advocates for transplant patients to assist them in obtaining needed services, funding, and medications; organizes family conferences, provides supportive counseling, facilitates transplant support group, participates in pre-op transplant class and serves as a member of multi-disciplinary health team.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
A Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school, three years of current experience in social work and demonstrated level of clinical social work skills indicative of the ability to engage in self-regulated practice are required. Minimum of one year providing supervision to social workers or other related fields is preferred.

LICENSURE
State licensure by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners is required.

Why you should apply:

• FSA accounts
• Retirement plans
• Amazing Medical Benefits (Vision plan Included)
• Dental
• Education reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Generous PTO accrual
• University Health was recognized as a 2023 Top U.S. Workplace.

Please apply at bestcareerssa.com