Dialysis Social Worker - Patient Support & Rehab

Fresenius Medical Care; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care seeks an entry-level MSW to provide psychosocial services to in-center and home dialysis patients. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote adjustment, rehabilitation and improved quality of life for our patients.

You will also support staff understanding the emotional and behavioral impact of kidney disease. As part of the team, you will assess psychosocial status, participate in care planning, provide counseling and education, and assist with

Qualifications

• Assesses patients' psychosocial status and needs affecting rehabilitation.
• Provides education and counseling to patients and families.
• Supports transplant referral guidance and access to community resources.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial status and plan interventions with the care team.
• Participate in care planning to meet rehabilitation and quality goals.
• Provide counseling and education on dialysis adjustment and transplantation.
• Document MSW interactions and maintain policies.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Counseling

Education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Quality improvement

Advance directives

Education

MSW degree

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care seeks an entry-level MSW to provide psychosocial services to in-center and home dialysis patients. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote adjustment, rehabilitation and improved quality of life for our patients.

You will also support staff understanding the emotional and behavioral impact of kidney disease. As part of the team, you will assess psychosocial status, participate in care planning, provide counseling and education, and assist with