Dialysis Social Worker-MSW
Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states “the care of the patient is our reason for existence,” and our dedicated team embodies this purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care in a comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.
About the Role
The Dialysis Social Worker is responsible for assessing and responding to the psychosocial needs of our dialysis patients to ensure the best possible outcomes and improve quality of life.
Schedule
- Full-time, 32-36 hours per week (four or five 8-hour days)
- Monday through Friday, weekends off
- Shifts: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Primarily located at the Grand Junction clinic
- Required travel to the Montrose clinic 2 times per month
Pay
Pay range from $26 to $37 per hour, depending on dialysis experience.
Benefits
- Support and mentorship opportunities through peer and corporate training for individuals new to renal care
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense
- Paid time off (PTO), including holidays
- Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness, or medical leave
- Retirement plans with a 50% match for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
Responsibilities
- Provide patient support to address emotional, financial, and lifestyle changes associated with chronic kidney disease
- Assist patients with utilizing community resources for nutritional, emotional, transportation, and housing support
- Advocate and assist patients with accessing healthcare and other benefits
- Educate patients and their families regarding end-stage renal disease treatment options, including dialysis, transplant, and medical management
- Help patients compare treatment options, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care
- Coordinate translation services for patients and caregivers
- Assess family and support systems and refer for additional services as needed
- Provide counseling services to patients and their families to help them cope with kidney failure and dialysis, follow the treatment plan, and achieve rehabilitation goals
- Develop and implement individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary care team based on psychosocial assessment
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to assess ongoing needs and modify care plans as necessary
- Educate interdisciplinary team members about the emotional aspects of dialysis
- Advocate for patients at clinic, community, and state/federal levels
- Serve as ESRD Network liaison
- Engage in a data-driven quality improvement process to positively impact outcomes
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills
- Active listening skills to understand patient and family concerns
- Desire to collaborate with care teams
- Ability to problem solve
Education & Training
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required
- Licensed in the state of practice as required by state regulations
- New MSW graduates welcome; job shadow opportunities available
- Renal care experience preferred, but not required
About DCI
Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., Dialysis Clinic, Inc. has grown to become the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider, with more than 270 locations in 30 states serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. We prioritize a holistic approach, offering hemodialysis, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. Our goal is to empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while delivering high-quality kidney care, saving lives, and reducing hospitalizations.