Dialysis Social Worker: Care Coordination & Advocacy

UVA Health System; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Plans and Flexible Sp?e

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking a compassionate Clinical Social Worker to join our Dialysis team, helping patients navigate transportation, finances, insurance, and care planning while building long-term relationships within an experienced interdisciplinary care team.

This role focuses on advocacy, psychosocial assessment, care coordination, and connecting patients with community resources, with opportunities to support transitions and improve quality of life for individuals facing chronic health

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• Eligibility for employment as a Clinical Social Worker according to UVA Health requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Healthcare social work experience preferred.
• Medical social work experience preferred.
• Dialysis, renal, or chronic disease management experience preferred.
• Experience working with vulnerable or medically complex patient populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the psychosocial aspects of patient care.
• Conduct required patient assessments and depression screenings.
• Assist patients with transportation resources and coordination.
• Support insurance verification and financial assistance processes.
• Help patients complete income evaluations and required paperwork.
• Assist with transitions to nursing homes or other care settings when needed.
• Ensure social work documentation and care plan requirements are completed accurately and timely.
• Connect patients and families with community resources and support programs.
• Serve as an advocate for patients and help address barriers to treatment success.
• Participate as a key member of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient support beyond minimum requirements.

Skills

Compassionate and patient-focused

Strong communicators

Organized and multitasking

Resourceful and solutions-oriented

Self-motivated and proactive

Independent with team collaboration

Passionate about helping others

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

UVA Health is seeking a compassionate Clinical Social Worker to join our Dialysis team, helping patients navigate transportation, finances, insurance, and care planning while building long-term relationships within an experienced interdisciplinary care team.

This role focuses on advocacy, psychosocial assessment, care coordination, and connecting patients with community resources, with opportunities to support transitions and improve quality of life for individuals facing chronic health