Dialysis Social Worker - Patient Support & Care Planning

Fresenius Medical Care; El Guacho (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is hiring a Social Worker in El Guacho, New Mexico, to provide psychosocial services to patients. Responsibilities include assessing patients' psychosocial needs, collaborating with healthcare teams, and offering counseling and educational support. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Social Work and be licensed per state regulations, with 2 to 5 years of relevant experience. Knowledge of chronic kidney disease is essential. Join us in improving patients' quality of life through comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• Must have state-required social work license.
• 2-5 years of related experience in psychosocial services.
• Knowledge of community resources and patient education programs.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' psychosocial status.
• Participate in care planning with the healthcare team.
• Provide counseling and educational services to patients and families.
• Collaborate on quality assurance activities.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Counseling

Collaboration

Patient Education

Knowledge of Kidney Disease

Quality Improvement Participation

Education

Masters in Social Work

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is hiring a Social Worker in El Guacho, New Mexico, to provide psychosocial services to patients. Responsibilities include assessing patients' psychosocial needs, collaborating with healthcare teams, and offering counseling and educational support. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Social Work and be licensed per state regulations, with 2 to 5 years of relevant experience. Knowledge of chronic kidney disease is essential. Join us in improving patients' quality of life through comprehensive care.