Dialysis Social Worker

What You Will Be Doing

• Advocate & Support: Conduct all required patient assessment and care planning activities, such as assessing new patient psychosocial needs and completing the KDQOL in accordance with company policy and all state/CMS regulations. Identify and counsel psychosocial issues and provide patient and family education.
• Teamwork: Promote teamwork, educate staff, and provide training around patient psychosocial care. Participate in all required continuing education and staff meetings. Collaborate with the Medical Director and physicians and maintain positive relationships with area hospitals, agencies, vendors, and the community.
• Safety & Quality: Help with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize missed treatments and hospitalizations, achieving target goals for patient outcomes. Participate in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

What We're Looking For

• Master's Degree in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Current licensure (in good standing) in applicable state is required unless employed in the state of AZ, PA or Guam. Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.
• Previous experience in providing social services to dialysis patients preferred.

Other Requirements

• Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state.
• Additional license requirements may be applicable depending upon state.