Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Pediatric Transplant

Job Posting

Title:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Pediatric Transplant

Job Posting

Title:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Pediatric Transplant

Hiring Department: Dell Medical School

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Job Details:

The Division of Health Social Work serves as a centralized hub for social workers and other integrated health providers, fostering an environment that empowers professionals to improve the health and enhance the well‑being of patients and families in partnership with patients, families, and communities. Through cutting-edge models and comprehensive services, the division creates tangible value within the healthcare ecosystem while championing whole-person care and interprofessional collaboration.

Functioning as a formalized collaborative structure, the Division of Health Social Work unites interprofessional missions, cultivating synergies that drive impactful, patient‑centric care.

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will play a key role in an interdisciplinary, team‑based program, delivering comprehensive care to patients of the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease (TCPCHD) at Dell Children's Medical Center, in partnership with UT Health Austin and Dell Medical School.

A hybrid work schedule (working onsite and remotely) is available for this position after onsite training and successful performance review have been completed.

The Pediatric Transplant Licensed Clinical Social Worker will provide direct social work services within the Kidney and Cardiac Transplant program, as part of an inter-professional team focused on supporting the psychosocial well‑being of patients and families throughout the outpatient portion of the transplant process. Additionally, the Licensed Clinical Social Worker will collaborate with the team on research, education, and project development aimed at redesigning care for patients in the Cardiac and Kidney Transplant Program, using a holistic and interdisciplinary approach.

• Biopsychosocial Assessment and Documentation Conduct specialized psychosocial assessments for each patient in the cardiac and kidney transplant programs to assist the transplant team in evaluating psychological and social readiness for the demands of surgery, recovery, and rehabilitation. Ensure timely and accurate documentation of interactions with patients, families, and service providers in the clinical record, adhering to professional ethics and Federal and State regulations.
• Clinical Intervention and Treatment Planning Utilize clinical expertise to provide therapeutic recommendations and interventions, collaborating with patients and families to develop individualized treatment plans. Offer consultation, orientation, and training to healthcare staff on the impact of biopsychosocial, cultural, and economic factors on patient care.
• Care Coordination and Resource Navigation Collaborate in care coordination and complex discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless service delivery. Assist patients with accessing concrete services, including housing, transportation, and immigration support, to address barriers to care and improve quality of life. Provide referrals for disability services, medical insurance, and other financial resources.
• Program Collaboration and Quality Improvement Actively participate in transplant team care conferences and selection committee meetings. Engage in professional development within transplant-related and social work organizations (e.g., NASW, STSW). Contribute to the development of program policies, procedures,…