Dialysis Social Worker

SUMMARY

The Licensed Master Social Worker provides social services to patients and their families in a timely and efficient manner in order to promote maximum social functioning and psychological adjustment to dialysis and rehabilitation of the patient.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

GROWTH

• Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.

• Coordinate transient arrangements.

• Demonstrate effective use of supplies.

• Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of the clinic.

OUTCOMES

• Identify and counsel psychosocial issues.

• Provide patient and family education.

• Assist with program's target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.

OPERATIONAL

READINESS

• Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.

• Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

• Act as advocate on patient's behalf with the appropriate local, state, and federal agencies.

• Complete initial assessment of new patient psychosocial needs in adherence to state/CMS regulations and company policy.

• Complete KDQOL in accordance with company policy.

• Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary team in all required patient assessment and care planning activities.

• Identify social agencies and other resources as appropriate to the needs of the patients, including but not limited to financial/funding sources.

• Be familiar with professional organizations related to kidney disease (i.e. National Kidney Foundation, American Kidney Foundation).

• Use personal protective equipment as necessary.

• Be familiar with all emergency operational procedures.

• Regular and reliable attendance is required for the job.

PARTNERSHIPS

• Provide information and referrals as needed.

• Attend and participate in the monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.

• Coordinate development and maintenance of patient/family support groups.

• Maintain collaborative working relationship with Medical Director and physicians.

• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with area hospitals, agencies, vendors and the community.

• Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT/ RETENTION

• Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure.

• Educate staff and provide inservice training in relation to patient psychosocial care.

• Lead staff in team concepts and promote a team effort.

SOCIAL WORKER

State Specific Licensure Requirements

Alabama

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Arkansas

Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)

California

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Colorado

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Connecticut

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Delaware

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Florida

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Georgia

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW+CEU) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Hawaii

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Idaho

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Illinois

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Indiana

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Iowa

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Maryland

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Or Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C)

Massachusetts

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Michigan

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Missouri

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

New Jersey

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

New Mexico

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

New York

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

North Carolina

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Ohio

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)

Oklahoma

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Social Worker with Administration Specialty (LSW-ADM) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Oregon

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

South Carolina

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Independent Social Worker -- Clinical Practice (LISW-CP)

Tennessee

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Texas

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Virginia

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Wyoming

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

*** Any exceptions to the above Licensure requirements must be approved in advance by the Vice President of Operations and Vice President of Clinical Services. All exceptions will require a plan of supervision in accordance to state and company requirements.