Clinical Social Worker 2 - Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery job opportunity at VCU Health.



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VCU Health Clinical Social Worker 2 - Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Vascular Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery

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loacation Richmond, VA, United States Of America
loacation Richmond, VA....United States Of America

**$10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by March 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply** The Clinical Social Worker (MSW) provides direct patient and family support while coordinating psychosocial services across the cardiology, vascular surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery service lines. This role supports individuals with advanced heart failure therapies—including ventricular assist devices (VADs), chronic inotropic therapy, and heart transplantation—as well as patients undergoing complex surgical interventions such as lung transplantation and other major cardiothoracic or vascular procedures. The Clinical Social Worker conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develops treatment plans aligned with the interdisciplinary care plan. Responsibilities include providing evidence‑based psychosocial interventions; offering education to patients, families, staff, and social work students; and addressing the unique emotional, logistical, and social challenges associated with advanced cardiac and thoracic care. This work encompasses the continuum of care for patients receiving Heart/Lung/VAD implantation, chronic inotrope therapy, vascular surgical treatment, and cardiothoracic surgical care, ensuring integrated and compassionate support throughout diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The purpose of the Clinical Social Worker (MSW) position is to provide both direct patient care to patients and families and assist in the coordination of team delivered services. The Clinical Social Worker will complete a psychosocial assessment; develop treatment plans that are congruent with the overall health care plan; provide psychosocial intervention; educate patients, their family members, staff and social work students; facilitate compliance with treatment; work with the community to provide needed services; and coordinate discharge planning activities. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Virginia preferred Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A Experience REQUIRED: CSW Level 2: minimum of one (1) year of clinical social work experience Experience PREFERRED: Clinical social work experience in an acute care setting preferred Education/training REQUIRED: Master of Social Work Degree from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program Education/training PREFERRED: N/A Independent action(s) required: Initiate patient/family intervention based on self-assessment of service need(s). Initiate community/facility referrals based on identified patient/family needs. Initiate consultation with facility staff regarding psychosocial patient/family needs. Contact the appropriate Social Services Department to report suspected abuse/neglect/exploitation cases. Develop intervention plans and related interventions with patients/families/significant others. Initiate education activities with and for facility staff. Contribute to quality improvement activities through self-analysis of services and needs. Participate in service area meetings, training, and patient care conferences. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): This position may supervise social work students on a voluntary basis. Depending on unit assignment may supervise other Masters and Doctoral Degree students from other disciplines (e.g. Psychology). Additional position requirements: Depending on the unit assignment, may be required to work alternate schedules, weekends and/or holidays, and take call. May be required to work alternate unit assignments, including at other clinical locations. Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting less than 20 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change Days EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
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