Dialysis Social Worker-MSW

Overview

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting motivated, compassionate individuals to support our nonprofit mission of prioritizing individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission is to “the care of the patient is our reason for existence,” and our dedicated team embodies this sole purpose during every patient interaction. We offer paid training, competitive pay, weekends off, outstanding benefits, and a positive, mission-driven culture. Join us to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

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, 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
• 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 assessments to enhance patients' quality of life
• 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 an ESRD Network liaison
• Engage in a data-driven quality improvement process to positively impact outcomes

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and active listening skills to understand patient and family concerns
• Desire to collaborate with care teams
• Ability to problem solve
• 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