Dialysis Social Worker

U.S. Renal Care; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Voluntary benefits

401k with employer match

Virtual Care

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

U.S. Renal Care in Monterey is seeking a Social Worker to join a cross-functional team and help patients living with kidney disease achieve maximum social functioning and psychological adjustment to dialysis treatment.

You will perform psychosocial assessments, coordinate care planning, provide education and referrals, advocate for patients and families, and collaborate with physicians, hospitals, and community resources to support optimal patient outcomes and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited) with LCSW preferred.
• Current state licensure required unless AZ/PA or Guam.
• Experience in dialysis social services preferred.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.
• Basic computer skills; MS Office; proficiency in USRC clinical applications within 90 days.
• Must meet state practice requirements.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patients; perform psychosocial assessments and care planning.
• Coordinate education, referrals, and resources for patients and families.
• Collaborate with Medical Director, physicians, and community partners to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team-based collaboration

Advocacy and patient education

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Office

USRC clinical applications

Job description

Responsibilities

The coverage area is Monterey and Santa Cruz.

As a Social Worker at US Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working to help patients living with kidney disease achieve maximum social functioning and psychological adjustment to dialysis treatment and rehabilitation.

What you will be doing

Advocate - Support. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team working to ensure patients receive the best care, including conducting all required patient assessment and care planning activities such as assessing new patient psychosocial needs and completing the KDQOL in accordance with company policy and all state/CMS regulations. You will identify and counsel psychosocial issues and provide patient and family education. As an advocate for your patients' needs, you will coordinate communities of support for patients and their families, identify social agencies and other resources (e.g., financial/funding), provide information and referrals, coordinate transient arrangements, and represent your patient as needed with appropriate local, state, and federal agencies.

Teamwork. As part of the interdisciplinary clinic team, promote teamwork, educate staff, and provide training around patient psychosocial care. You will participate in all required continuing education and staff meetings. You will collaborate with the Medical Director and physicians and maintain positive relationships with area hospitals, agencies, vendors, and the community.

Safety - Quality. You will help with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize missed treatments and hospitalizations, achieving target goals for patient outcomes. You will also participate in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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.

Benefit Details

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

Pay Range

USD $81,100.00 - USD $121,700.00 /Yr.