Dialysis Social Worker

U.S. Renal Care in; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

401k with employer match

Voluntary Benefits

PTO

Life Insurance

Virtual Care

Job summary

US Renal Care is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker to deliver timely psychosocial services to dialysis patients and their families. You will assess needs, counsel families, and coordinate with the care team to promote optimal social functioning and adjustment to treatment.

Responsibilities include completing initial assessments, identifying resources, and participating in QAPI activities. Strong communication and MS Office skills are required; CSWE-accredited MSW and state licensure are

Qualifications

• Requires MSW degree and CSWE accreditation.
• Current state licensure required unless AZ/PA/Guam exception applies.
• Experience with dialysis social services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide social services to patients and families to promote social functioning and psychological adjustment to dialysis.
• Identify psychosocial issues and counsel patients and families.
• Complete initial psychosocial assessments in accordance with CMS/state regulations.
• Participate as part of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and funding sources.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

English proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (CSWE)

LCSW preferred

Current licensure in applicable state

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Licensed Master Social Worker provides social services to patients and their families in a timely and efficient manner in order to promote maximum social functioning and psychological adjustment to dialysis and rehabilitation of the patient.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

GROWTH

• Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.
• Demonstrate effective use of supplies.
• Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of the clinic.

OUTCOMES

• Identify and counsel psychosocial issues.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Assist with program's target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.

OPERATIONAL

READINESS

• Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.
• Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Act as advocate on patient's behalf with the appropriate local, state, and federal agencies.
• Complete initial assessment of new patient psychosocial needs in adherence to state/CMS regulations and company policy.
• Complete KDQOL in accordance with company policy.
• Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary team in all required patient assessment and care planning activities.
• Identify social agencies and other resources as appropriate to the needs of the patients, including but not limited to financial/funding sources.
• Be familiar with professional organizations related to kidney disease (i.e. National Kidney Foundation, American Kidney Foundation).
• Use personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Be familiar with all emergency operational procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required for the job.

PARTNERSHIPS

• Provide information and referrals as needed.
• Attend and participate in the monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Coordinate development and maintenance of patient/family support groups.
• Maintain collaborative working relationship with Medical Director and physicians.
• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with area hospitals, agencies, vendors and the community.
• Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT/ RETENTION

• Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure.
• Educate staff and provide inservice training in relation to patient psychosocial care.
• Lead staff in team concepts and promote a team effort.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements include:

• Must have Master's Degree in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) and LCSW preferred.
• Current licensure in applicable state is required unless employed in the state of AZ, PA or Guam. License must be maintained as current and in good standing. (See addendum for Social Worker for minimum licensing requirements.)
• Previous experience in providing social services to dialysis patients preferred.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.
• Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state.

All Full-Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical / Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k with employer match
• Virtual Care
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• PTO

All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 401k with employer match
• PTO