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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Pediatric Cardiac Transplant Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease, U in AUSTIN, Texas
Conducts a specialized psychosocial assessment on each patient referred for cardiac transplant. This assessment is conducted to assist the transplant team in determining a patients psychological and social readiness for the demands and stresses associated with transplant surgery, recovery, and rehabilitation. Completes documentation in the clinical record related to interaction with individuals-served, families, and other service providers in an accurate and timely manner, and in accordance with professional ethics and with both Federal and State regulations.Uses clinical expertise to provide therapeutic recommendations and interventions to patients/families through the collaborative development of a treatment plan, and provides consultation, orientation, and training to health care staff on the effects of biopsychosocial, cultural, and economic issues on the management of patient/client health needsParticipate in value-based research initiatives and research for patient care operational improvements. Participate in screening, tracking, and reporting of patient outcomes and social work interventions. Participate in social work/departmental meetings, continuing education opportunities, academic and research opportunities to optimize patient best practice and interdepartmental collaboration. Provide discipline specific knowledge to interdisciplinary team around mental health, cultural competency, social determinants of health, and innovative ways to approach chronic illness in patientsEngage in care coordination efforts and complex discharge planning with the inter-disciplinary team to ensure cohesive service delivery. Aid with locating and accessing concrete services such as housing, transportation, and immigration issues to help mitigate any barriers to care and improve quality of life. Provide information and referrals for disability services, medical insurance coverage, and other financial needs.Participates in transplant team care conference and selection committee meetings. Active participation and professional development in transplant-related and social work professional organizations (i.e. OPO, NASW, STSW). Participates in the development of program policies, procedures, and processes in relation to social worker activities and transplantation. Participates in CMS and UNOS survey readiness activities.Participates in transplant quality assurance and performance improvement activities