Master Social Worker - MSW

Social Worker

Provides psychosocial services to patients treated by the facility including in-center and home dialysis patients utilizing Social Work Theory of Human Behavior and accepted methods of social work practice. Works with the health care team to promote positive adjustment, rehabilitation and improved quality of life for our patients. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, informs, educates and supports staff in understanding the emotional, psychological and behavioral impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on the patient and family to ensure comprehensive quality care of our patients. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Indicators and Outcomes and Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and quality of life and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMCNA Quality Goals. This is an entry level MSW role.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment / Care Planning / Counseling
• Quality
• Patient Education
• Patient Admission and Continuity of Care
• Insurance and Financial Assistance
• Staff Related

Physical demands and working conditions:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Travel required (if multiple facilities)

Supervision:

• None

Education and required credentials:

• Masters in Social Work
• Must have state temporary license, Registered Social Worker Clinical Intern, Associated Social Work license or Provisional LCSW License (if required by state)
• Obtains necessary state licensure to work independently without supervision within the first two (2) years or as required by state guidelines.

Experience and skills:

• 0 – 2 years' related experience