Clinical Social Worker — Dialysis & Transplant Support

Fresenius Medical Care AG; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care Lafayette facility seeks a qualified Social Worker to provide psychosocial services to in-center and home dialysis patients. Working with the interdisciplinary team, you assess patient needs, support adjustment to treatment, and promote quality of life.

The role includes counseling, education on transplant options, coordinating referrals to community resources, and contributing to quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• MSW degree with clinical social work training.
• State license required to practice.
• 2–5 years related healthcare social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial status and participate in care planning.
• Provide counseling and support to patients and families.
• Educate patients on treatment options and advance directives.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and transplant referrals.
• Participate in quality review meetings and document interventions.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Master's in Social Work (MSW)

State license required

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care Lafayette facility seeks a qualified Social Worker to provide psychosocial services to in-center and home dialysis patients. Working with the interdisciplinary team, you assess patient needs, support adjustment to treatment, and promote quality of life.

The role includes counseling, education on transplant options, coordinating referrals to community resources, and contributing to quality improvement activities.