Dialysis Social Worker: Patient Support & Care Planning

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Phoenix, AZ seeks an entry level MSW to provide psychosocial services to dialysis patients, both in-center and home dialysis where applicable. You will work with the healthcare team to support adjustment, rehabilitation and quality of life, while educating staff on ESRD psychosocial needs.

The role involves counseling, resource referrals, and collaboration on transplant referrals and advance directives with the team, under state licensure and program policies.

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work required; state license may be required by state.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' psychosocial status and needs as part of comprehensive assessment.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to address barriers and improve quality of life.
• Refer to community resources and financial assistance as needed.
• Support transplant referral processes and advance care planning.

Education

Masters in Social Work

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Phoenix, AZ seeks an entry level MSW to provide psychosocial services to dialysis patients, both in-center and home dialysis where applicable. You will work with the healthcare team to support adjustment, rehabilitation and quality of life, while educating staff on ESRD psychosocial needs.

The role involves counseling, resource referrals, and collaboration on transplant referrals and advance directives with the team, under state licensure and program policies.