Dialysis Social Worker-MSW

Overview

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting motivated, compassionate individuals to support our nonprofit mission. We prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease and offer paid training, competitive pay, weekends off, outstanding benefits, and a positive, mission-driven culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient support to address emotional, financial, and lifestyle changes associated with chronic kidney disease
• Aid patients in utilizing community resources for nutritional, emotional, transportation, and housing support
• Advocate and assist patients in accessing healthcare and other benefits
• Inform patients and their families about end-stage renal disease treatment options, including dialysis, transplant, and medical management
• Help patients compare treatment options and 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
• Offer 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 to enhance patients' quality of life
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to assess ongoing needs and modify care plans as necessary
• Advocate for patients at the clinic, community, and state/federal levels
• Serve as an ESRD Network liaison
• Engage in a data-driven quality improvement process to positively impact outcomes

Qualifications

• 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, not required