License Master Social Work (LMSW), Full Time, Day

About the role

As a Social Worker, you play an important and trusted role in the lives of patients and their family. You are an integral part of their care and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Determine patient and family needs related to social supports, financial support or counseling, housing appropriateness, transportation and psychological supports; coordinate multidisciplinary and agency case conferences;
• Work with care managers to advocate for patient/family to obtain approval for insurance coverage; coordinate admission for all patients in need of dialysis;
• Intervene in crisis and attend to needs of patient/family related to illness, disability, deterioration of independence, etc.;
• Manage referrals related to patients at risk and determine appropriate intervention strategies and document as implemented; ensure inappropriate referrals are channeled correctly and documented;
• Coordinate assessments and develop care plan in accordance with accepted social work policy; implement plan of intervention preparatory to discharge or initiate continued care plan;
• Manages referrals regarding patients with psychosocial needs and determines appropriate interventions and strategies to meet those needs.

Qualifications

• One (1) to three (3) years of social work experience in a health or home care setting;
• End renal stage disease experience (dialysis);
• Caregiving experience preferred;
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused;
• Exceptional documentation and planning skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Knowledge of community resources and services;
• Experience working with diverse populations;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Passion for improving the quality of life for individuals with chronic illnesses.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information;
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary range of $30.50 - $40.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits may include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance;
• Paid time off;
• Flexible spending accounts;
• Retirement savings plan;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Employee assistance program.

Pay

$30.50 - $40.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm