Dialysis Social Worker (MSW) — Patient Care & Support

Freseniusmedicalcare; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in the United States is seeking an entry level MSW to provide psychosocial services to dialysis patients, supporting both in-center and home modalities where applicable. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to promote rehabilitation, quality of life, and adherence, while educating staff on the emotional and behavioral impact of kidney disease.

The position focuses on assessment, care planning, counseling, patient education, referral, and documentation, with

Qualifications

• MSW degree and state license required or eligible.
• Strong counseling and communication skills essential.
• Ability to educate patients and families about dialysis and transplant options.
• Experience or familiarity with psychosocial assessment and care planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' psychosocial status and needs.
• Participate in care planning with patient and health care team.
• Provide counseling to support adaptation to dialysis and treatment goals.
• Educate patients on treatment modalities and transplant options.
• Refer to community resources and vocational rehabilitation when appropriate.
• Document MSW interventions and patient progress.
• Participate in quality review meetings and QAI activities.

Skills

Counseling

Care planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

MSW degree

State social work license

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in the United States is seeking an entry level MSW to provide psychosocial services to dialysis patients, supporting both in-center and home modalities where applicable. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to promote rehabilitation, quality of life, and adherence, while educating staff on the emotional and behavioral impact of kidney disease.

The position focuses on assessment, care planning, counseling, patient education, referral, and documentation, with