Social Worker - MSW

About the role

Provides psychosocial services to in-center and home dialysis patients, collaborating with healthcare teams to promote positive adjustment, rehabilitation, and improved quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients' psychosocial status, strengths, and needs to inform care planning and interventions.
• Offering supportive counseling, education, and goal-oriented guidance for treatment, transplant, and adjustment to dialysis.
• Facilitating referrals to community resources, vocational programs, and advance directives, ensuring patient understanding and access.
• Supporting quality improvement activities, addressing non-adherence, and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Managing patient admission processes, addressing immediate concerns, and collaborating with insurance coordinators for financial assistance.
• Providing staff training on psychosocial topics and contributing to team communication.

Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work with valid state licensure.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Physical demands involve travel between facilities; no supervision required.

Skills

• Strong assessment, counseling, education, and collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge of healthcare resources and quality improvement processes.