Senior Social Worker - Dialysis

Live Well Homecare; Kelliher (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Minnesota seeks a Dialysis Social Worker to provide patient-centered support within an interdisciplinary team, improving quality of life for dialysis patients.

You will assess psychosocial needs, counsel patients and families, and collaborate with clinicians to plan care. Strong communication and empathy are essential.

Clinical licensure and a Master’s in Social Work are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Current licensure in good standing (e.g., LGSW or LICSW in Minnesota).
• Preferred experience in healthcare or mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Applying advanced social work skills to assess psychosocial needs and respond to abuse, neglect, or violence following ethical guidelines and laws.
• Conducting in-depth psychosocial assessments and providing specialized counseling and support.
• Collaborating with healthcare team members to develop and implement effective treatment and care plans.
• Supporting patients and families through emotional, social, and economic challenges, facilitating optimal functioning.
• Utilizing age-specific care protocols for diverse patient populations, from neonatal to geriatric.

Skills

critical thinking

psychosocial assessment

counseling

teamwork

illness impact awareness

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Join a dedicated interdisciplinary team as a Dialysis Social Worker, providing compassionate, patient-centered support to improve the lives of dialysis patients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Applying advanced social work skills to assess psychosocial needs and respond to abuse, neglect, or violence following ethical guidelines and laws.
• Conducting in-depth psychosocial assessments and providing specialized counseling and support.
• Collaborating with healthcare team members to develop and implement effective treatment and care plans.
• Supporting patients and families through emotional, social, and economic challenges, facilitating optimal functioning.
• Utilizing age-specific care protocols for diverse patient populations, from neonatal to geriatric.
• Possessing knowledge of psychosocial and economic issues related to illness, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications include:

• A master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Current licensure in good standing (e.g., LGSW or LICSW in Minnesota).
• Preferred experience in healthcare or mental health settings.

Skills required:

critical thinking, psychosocial assessment, counseling, teamwork, and understanding of illness impacts on patients and families.