Summary
20 hour MSW position serving as both the Living Donor Social Worker and the Independent Living Donor Advocate (ILDA) for the Kidney and Liver Transplant Programs.
Why Join the Department of Social Work Transplant Team?
As a member of this team, you will play a vital role in the evaluation and care of living donors as they consider the decision to donate as well as in both pre- and post-donation phases of care. Candidates should have experience in transplantation and/or living organ donation, medical ethics, and informed consent. An awareness of and skill in assessment of family dynamics and the impact this may have on a living donor's decision to donate is a crucial component of this role. This position has both outpatient and inpatient responsibilities and serves the kidney and liver living donor populations.
This position will serve the roles of both the Living Donor Social Worker and the Independent Living Donor Advocate (ILDA). The ILDA role is a CMS-mandated position and is responsible for representing and advising the donor, protecting and promoting the interests of the donor, and ensuring that the donor's decision is informed and free of coercion. Candidates must be able to work independently and be comfortable advocating with the interdisciplinary team.
Social workers are critical to the Transplant Center's Mission, Vision, and Values which also affords staff various opportunities. This candidate will 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, diversity, and inclusion; 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
Mission Statement
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.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Financial support for continuing education and certifications
Responsibilities*
You will be responsible for:
- Comprehensive psychosocial assessments to assess living donation suitability and decision to donate as well as identification of other psychosocial factors that may require additional follow up.
- Participation in interdisciplinary Transplant Evaluation meetings and rounds and presentation of psychosocial and ILDA recommendations related to donor candidacy.
- Working with interprofessional team members in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Connecting to both internal and external community resources for continuity of care and providing families/social support networks additional support as needed.
- Advocating for appropriate accommodations.
- Participation in transplant continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Development, evaluation, and collaboration on supportive programming to enhance the patient/family experience.
- Provision of referrals and follow-up to community resources as needed.
- Participation in team and department meetings.
- Cross coverage support within Transplant Social Work team.
- Important skills for this position include: excellent verbal and written communication skills, precise and timely documentation, independent decision-making skills and the ability to prioritize multiple, competing tasks.
Required Qualifications*
- 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. Full LMSW licensure is required for this position.
- Three years of experience in transplantation and/or organ donation.
Desired Qualifications*
- Significant experience in transplant and/or organ donation.
- Skilled in developing rapport and effectively communicating with a diverse patient population.
- 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 by computer.
Work Schedule
This is a part time, 20 hour per week position.
Work Locations
? 1500 E. Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Underfill Statement
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.
Background Screening
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.
Application Deadline
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.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.