OverviewThe Dialysis Social Worker is responsible for assessing and responding to the psychosocial needs of our dialysis patients to ensure the best possible outcomes and improve quality of life.
Schedule: Fulltime Monday through Friday, weekends off
Compensation: Pay range from $78,000-$85,000 annually, depending on dialysis experience
Benefits:
- Support and mentorship opportunities available through peer and corporate training for individuals new to renal care
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
- Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
- Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
- Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
- Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- Among others
Responsibilities
What You Can Expect:
- Provide patient support to address emotional, financial and lifestyle changes associated with chronic kidney disease
- Assist patients with utilizing community resources for nutritional, emotional, transportation and housing support
- Advocate and assist patients with accessing healthcare and other benefits
- Educate patients and their families regarding end-stage renal disease treatment options, including dialysis, transplant and medical management
- Help patients compare treatment options, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care
- Coordinate translation services for patients and caregivers
- Assess family and support system and refer for additional services as needed
- Provide counseling services to patients and their families directed at helping them cope with kidney failure and dialysis, follow the treatment plan and achieve the patient’s rehabilitation goals
- Develop and implement individualized care plans with interdisciplinary care team based on psychosocial assessment to help patients enjoy a better quality of life
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to assess ongoing needs and modify care plan as necessary
- Educate interdisciplinary team members about emotional aspects of dialysis
- Advocate for patients at clinic, community and state/federal levels
- Serve as ESRD Network liaison
- Engage in a data-driven quality improvement process to positively impact outcomes
Qualifications
Successful Candidates Bring:
- Excellent communication skills
- Active listening skills to understand patient and family concerns
- Desire to collaborate with care teams
- Ability to problem solve
Education/Training:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required
- Licensed in the state of practice as required by state regulations
- New MSW graduates welcome, job shadow opportunities available
- Renal care experience preferred, not required
