This entry-level role provides essential psychosocial services to in-center and home dialysis patients to promote positive adjustment and rehabilitation
Job Summary
This entry-level role provides essential psychosocial services to in-center and home dialysis patients to promote positive adjustment and rehabilitation.
The Social Worker collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to educate staff on the emotional impact of Chronic Kidney Disease and ensure comprehensive quality care.
Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, facilitating transplant referrals, managing advance directives, and addressing insurance and financial assistance barriers.
Matching Summary
This entry-level role provides essential psychosocial services to in-center and home dialysis patients to promote positive adjustment and rehabilitation.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Psychosocial assessment and care planning
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Patient education on kidney disease
Transplant referral process support
Advance directive facilitation
Quality indicator monitoring
Nice-to-have
Knowledge of local vocational programs
Experience with chronic disease management
Strong communication skills with families
Process improvement participation
Key Requirements
Masters in Social Work (MSW)
State temporary or provisional social work license
0-2 years related experience
Obtain independent state licensure within two years