Transplant Social Work position with primary assignment to the Adult Lung Transplant Program

Why Join the Department of Social Work Transplant Team? 

Social workers are critical and essential to all phases of transplant care.  This position is part of multiple dynamic medical and social work teams to assess, counsel, and provide education and psychosocial interventions to transplant patients and their support networks through all phases of transplant care. This position will have primary assignment to the Adult Lung Transplant Program, which includes inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, and will also be trained to provide support in all adult solid organ areas.  

Social workers are also critical to the Transplant Center?s Mission, Vision, and Values ? which also affords staff various opportunities. This candidate will also have the benefit of working on a highly skilled and dedicated Transplant Social Work team. 

The Department of Social Work strives to foster an environment of respect and belonging; a place where every person feels valued and can thrive. We are seeking a diverse candidate pool who is passionate about providing optimal psychosocial care to this patient population.

What Perks and Benefits Can You Look Forward to?

• 2:1 match on retirement savings
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one of employment
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Financial support for continuing education and certifications

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

You will be responsible for:

• Comprehensive psychosocial assessments to assess transplant suitability and development of treatment plans to address barriers to care both pre- and post-transplant. This will include assessment and intervention of mental health and coping, substance use disorders, financial/insurance/medication needs, medical decision making, comprehension of medical recommendations, social support and caregiving needs, among other psychosocial aspects of care.
• Proactive case management of assigned caseload. 
• Working with patients around issues of grief/loss, end-of-life decision making, treatment planning/goals of care, and adherence. 
• Provision of referrals and follow up to community resources as needed. 
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary team members in inpatient and outpatient settings for care coordination and programmatic initiatives.
• On-call availability during clinic hours to provide immediate and/or urgent psychosocial intervention with Transplant Center patients and families.
• Referral to and/or care coordination with appropriate resources for continuity of care and to address psychosocial needs.Referral to and/or care coordination with appropriate resources for continuity of care and to address psychosocial needs.
• Participation in interdisciplinary meetings and rounds and presentation of psychosocial recommendations. 
• Participation in transplant continuous quality improvement initiatives. 
• Participation in team and department meetings.
• Development, evaluation, and collaboration on supportive programming to enhance the patient/family experience. 
• Cross coverage support within Transplant Social Work team. 
  

• A Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
• A current license to practice social work in the State of Michigan.
• Medical social work experience. 

• Previous Transplant Social Work experience.
• Significant medical social work experience. 
• Significant experience with mental health and substance use disorders as well as knowledge of MH and SUD treatment resources.  
• Experience with pediatric to adult transition. 
• Skilled in developing rapport and effectively communicating with a diverse patient population.
• Experience advocating on behalf of patients and addressing barriers to care. 
• Efficient, accurate assessment of patient needs and effective case dispositions.
• Effective organizational skills, flexibility, self-motivation, the ability to effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks in a dynamic medical clinic.
• Independent, sound decision-making is necessary for success in this position. 
• Effective collaboration with a large multi-disciplinary team.
• Proficiency in keeping accurate and timely clinical records.
  
  

This is full time, 40 hour/week position. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday with start and end times 8:00-4:30 or 8:30-5:00. 

Main Hospital Campus: 1500 E. Medical Center Drive.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.  Advancement through the career ladder at the Expert or Clinical Scholar Level is required for placement in the MSW Senior Classification

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.