This role provides essential psychosocial services to in-center and home dialysis patients to promote positive adjustment and improved quality of life
Job Summary
This role provides essential psychosocial services to in-center and home dialysis patients to promote positive adjustment and improved quality of life.
The Social Worker acts as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to address barriers affecting treatment adherence and rehabilitation.
As an entry-level position, the role focuses on utilizing social work theory to support patients through education, counseling, and resource referrals.
Matching Summary
This role provides essential psychosocial services to in-center and home dialysis patients to promote positive adjustment and improved quality of life.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Masters in Social Work degree required
State social work license mandatory
Psychosocial assessment and counseling skills
Interdisciplinary team collaboration experience
Knowledge of chronic kidney disease impact
Nice-to-have
Experience with transplant referral processes
Familiarity with vocational rehabilitation programs
Understanding of advance directive discussions
Ability to provide staff training on psychosocial topics