Halifax Health

Day (United States of America)

Psychosocial Program Coordinator - Transplant

The Transplant Psychosocial Coordinator plays an integral role in assisting transplant patients with the critical function of coordinating psychosocial needs of candidates, recipients, living donors and families as well as financial planning for their transplant surgery and future medical needs. The Transplant Psychosocial Coordinator is also a key member of the transplant center selection committee and must provide up to date and accurate input on patient psychosocial status and financial clearance for transplantation.

Required Education:

Completed a course of study with specialization in clinical practices and holds a master's degree from a graduate school of social work accredited by the council of Social Work Education.

Required Experience:

At least two years experience in a related field or similar position in a hospital of physician practice. Transplant experience preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The psychosocial evaluation of potential living donors and recipients
• Substance abuse evaluation, treatment referral, and monitoring
• Individual counseling
• Crisis intervention
• Patient care conferences
• Patient advocacy
• Transplant team building
• Patient and family education
• Death, dying, and bereavement counseling
• Referral to community services
• Department meetings including staff and quality meetings
• Participation in organ donor awareness
• Outreach efforts to increase referrals and communication to the transplant program from referral sources.