Dialysis Social Worker Intern

Dialysis Clinic, Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. in Spartanburg, SC is recruiting a Social Work Intern to work with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, assessing psycho-social and financial needs of ESRD patients across peritoneal, hemodialysis, home, and transplant care.

The role involves counseling patients and families, coordinating with the care team, and supporting financial and transportation assistance. The position is full-time, with eight-hour shifts starting at 8am, offering paid training, competitive pay, and a

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated clinical excellence.
• Desire to collaborate with care teams.
• Ability to problem solve.

Responsabilités

• Assist in psycho-social and financial assessments for ESRD patients and families.
• Counsel patients and families on ESRD therapies and related needs.
• Support care planning and documentation in medical records.
• Develop educational materials for patients and staff.
• Participate in administrative and staff programs as required.

Connaissances

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Clinical excellence

Formation

MSW degree

Description du poste

Overview Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states "the care of the patient is our reason for existence," and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, Sundays off and a strong culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

Dialysis Social Work Intern, works with the Licensed Clinical Social Worker to assess the psycho social and financial needs of Peritoneal patients, Hemodialysis patients, home patients, kidney transplant patients and pre-ESRD patients; counseling patients and their families on ESRD related issues including financial and transportation needs.

Schedule Full-time, five 8-hour shifts starting at 8am

Responsibilities

What You Can Expect:

• Initially assesses the patient's psycho-social needs by collecting and/or obtaining subjective and objective data and utilizing that information and the psycho-social recommendations of the attending physician to develop and implement a plan for the provision of optimal care.
• Counsels patient and families, separately and together, regarding ESRD therapies and the financial aspects of ESRD modalities, assisting in the completion of financial forms, and assisting in transportation by supplying information and making contacts with/for the patient.
• Maintains professional working relationship with other staff of DCI. Participates in administrative and staff programs as required. This includes attending staff meetings and in service meetings.
• Gathers and documents in the patient's medical record data to assess and modify the care plan in accordance with regulatory requirements on an on-going basis.
• Compiles and develops educational materials to be used as teaching aids in education of patients and staff.
• Participates in the care plans and the care planning process for patients.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated clinical excellence.
• Desire to collaborate with care teams.
• Ability to problem solve.

Education/Training

• Completion of an accredited Master Social Work Program.
• Currently licensed in the state or working toward clinical licensure.

DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation's largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations.

DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at [e-mail] or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.

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Security Roles and Responsibilities can be reviewed at:https://www.dciinc.org/security-roles.