Renal Social Worker

Concerto Renal Services; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k match 50% up to 6%

PTO

Paid Holidays

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Nectar discounts

Job summary

Concerto Renal Services in Kentucky is seeking a Social Worker to provide psychosocial evaluations, counseling, and quality‑of‑life support to dialysis patients in Skilled Nursing or rehab facilities.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely care planning per CMS guidelines and maintain thorough documentation to meet QAPI standards. The role reports to the market Team Lead and is travel‑ready.

Qualifications

• Psychosocial evaluations, counseling, and quality‑of‑life support for dialysis patients.
• Documentation to CMS guidelines and Concerto policies.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with care teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide counseling and education on dialysis, transplant options, and advance directives.
• Lead monthly care plan meetings with patients and clinical staff.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and CMS/QA reporting.
• Advocate for patients and coordinate outpatient dialysis placement and community resources.

Skills

Compassionate and Empathetic

Critical Thinker and Problem-Solver

Team player

Excellent Communication Skills

Purpose-driven

Job description

Why work at Concerto? What is in it for you?

• Clinical/Corporate Career Advancement
• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability benefits
• Pet Insurance
• 401k match of 50% up to 6% of salary
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Discounts through Nectar
• Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program

You Might Be a Fit If You are…

• Compassionate and Empathetic
• A Critical Thinker and Problem-Solver
• An Individual who Thrives in a Team Environment
• An Individual with Excellent Communication Skills
• Purpose-driven

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

The role requires the ability to lift at least 20 pounds and maintain strong mental, visual, and auditory focus when interacting with patients, staff, and customers. The work environment is typical of a healthcare facility, featuring controlled temperatures and moderate noise levels, with potential exposure to infectious or contagious materials. Additionally, the position involves travel between different facilities, necessitating flexibility and mobility.

Who Are We?

Concerto Renal Services is an industry leader in sub-acute hemodialysis within a skilled nursing facility and/or long-term care facility. We are a rapidly expanding business with a simple mission: reimagining dialysis care, one community at a time. Our model focuses on ensuring those with end-stage renal disease receive the best possible care through a more convenient, centralized, continuous care model.

Why is this Role Essential?

Concerto is seeking a Social Worker to join its team! This role provides psychosocial evaluations, counseling, and quality-of-life support to dialysis patients in Skilled Nursing or rehab facilities. As part of the interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker addresses psychosocial needs, ensures timely care planning per CMS guidelines, and maintains detailed documentation to meet QAPI standards. The position reports to the market Team Lead and indirectly to the Director of Social Services.

What Will You Do?

• Patient Assessment & Care Planning Conducts psychosocial assessments (initial, 90-day, annual, and as-needed), administers quality-of-life and depression screenings (KDQOL, PHQ-2/9), and develops individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Therapeutic Support & Education Provides counseling and education on dialysis, transplant options, and advance directives; delivers interventions to support treatment compliance and quality of life; and develops patient education materials.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration Leads monthly care plan meetings with patients and clinical staff, coordinates with facility teams, EQRS specialists, and regional managers, and supports new clinic openings and admissions.

Documentation & Compliance

Maintains accurate EMR documentation of assessments, interventions, and follow-ups; tracks and reports productivity and outcomes; and ensures compliance with CMS guidelines and Concerto policies.

• Advocacy & Resource Coordination Addresses patient and family concerns, assists with outpatient dialysis placement and discharge planning, and connects patients with community resources while supporting grievance reporting.