Licensed Medical Social Worker-LMSW

About the role

The Licensed Master 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. The position involves providing patient support, assisting with community resources, advocating for patients, and collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams.

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
• 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
• Coordinate translation services for patients and caregivers
• Assess family and support system and refer for additional services as needed
• Offer counseling services to patients and their families directed at helping them cope with kidney failure and dialysis, follow the treatment plan and achieve the patient’s rehabilitation goals
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with interdisciplinary care team based on psychosocial assessment to help patients enjoy a better quality of life
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to assess ongoing needs and modify care plan as necessary
• 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

• 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

Benefits

• Support and mentorship opportunities available 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 to employee
• 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 $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Among others

Pay

Pay range from $27-$41 per hour, depending on dialysis experience

Schedule

30 hours/week @ four 7.5 hour shifts, weekends off

Location

Position is based out of Columbia for office purposes, and will require travelling to two clinics in neighboring communities, including Mexico, MO.

DCI's Differentiator

Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be 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 our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations.