Dialysis Social Worker-MSW

Overview

Dialysis Clinic Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states the care of the patient is our reason for existence and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care. DCI offers paid training competitive pay weekends off outstanding benefits and a positive mission-driven culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

The 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 : 10 hours / shift; 2 days a month plus meetings

Compensation : Pay range from $30-$42 per hour depending on dialysis experience

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 patients 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 :

Education / Training :

DCIs Differentiator :

Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville Tenn. our Dialysis Clinic Inc. family has grown to be the nations largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states serving nearly 14000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care saving lives and reducing hospitalizations. Learn more about DCI and see if were hiring in a clinic near you!

DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status.

DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods please contact Doug Patterson at or . Once a request has been made DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.

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Key Skills

Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 30 - 42