**Job Description​** **The Opportunity:** If you are a dynamic, motivated individual who is driven to create healthier communities through excellent patient care, Saint Luke’s has a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Cardiac Transplant Social Worker on our Transplant Team. Saint Luke’s is a faith-based, not-for-profit, aligned health system committed to providing the highest levels of excellence in compassionate health care and health-related services. For over 135 years, we’ve been dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve. **Shift:** Full Time, Monday through Friday, day shift **Job Duties:** + Evaluate patients' psychosocial status and readiness for transplantation + Assist patients in understanding and navigating the transplant process + Facilitate access to community resources and support services + Advocate for patients' needs within the healthcare system + Develop and implement psychosocial interventions to enhance patients' quality of life and success of transplant + Participate in multidisciplinary transplant team meetings + Document patient interactions and maintain accurate records + Provide crisis intervention as needed + Assist with end-of-life planning and decision-making processes + Communicates and collaborates regularly with multidisciplinary team + Assists in development of the discharge plan + Makes post-acute referrals and follow through to completion, including placements and transportation + Mitigates discharge delays through timely interventions. **Transplant Social Worker Qualifications & Skills** + Experience working in a healthcare or medical setting + Strong communication and interpersonal skills + Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team + Proficiency in crisis intervention and conflict resolution + Understanding of financial assistance programs available to patients + Competence in cultural sensitivity and inclusivity + Experience in patient education and advocacy + LMSW or equivalent clinical licensure + Master's degree in social work (MSW) + Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a healthcare setting + Strong knowledge of psychosocial assessment and interventions + Excellent organizational and time-management skills + Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information + Empathy and compassion for patients and families + Proficiency in medical terminology and healthcare systems + Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities + Commitment to ongoing professional development and education **Why Saint Luke’s?** We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees: + Medical health plans + Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition reimbursement + Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans + Retirement contributions + Employee Assistance Program **Job Requirements** Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year Licensed Masters Social Worker (KS) - Kansas Behavioral Science Regulatory Board, Licensed Masters Social Worker (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Master's Degree **Job Details** Full Time Day (United States of America) **_The best place to get care. The best place to give care_** **. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.** **Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.**