Entry-Level MSW: Dialysis Patient Advocate & Support

Fresenius Medical Care; Mineola (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care seeks an entry-level Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial services to dialysis patients across care settings. You will assess needs, develop care plans with the care team, and deliver counseling to patients and families to support rehabilitation and quality of life.

Under supervision, you will educate patients on treatment modalities, assist with transplant referrals, and connect patients with community resources while ensuring licensure requirements are met and

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work is required.
• Must hold a state social work license.
• Meets licensure requirements for the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' psychosocial status and plan care with the team.
• Provide supportive counseling to patients and families.
• Educate patients about transplant options and community resources.
• Assist with advance directives discussion and documentation.
• Coordinate referrals to home health, vocational rehab and other services.
• Participate in quality review meetings and document interventions.

Skills

Social Work

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Counseling

Education

MSW

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care seeks an entry-level Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial services to dialysis patients across care settings. You will assess needs, develop care plans with the care team, and deliver counseling to patients and families to support rehabilitation and quality of life.

Under supervision, you will educate patients on treatment modalities, assist with transplant referrals, and connect patients with community resources while ensuring licensure requirements are met and