Licensed Social Worker-Dialysis

Licensed Social Worker-Dialysis

Queens-Long Island Renal Institute, located on the lobby level of the renowned Parker Jewish Institute for Healthcare and Rehabilitation in New Hyde Park, New York, is seeking a Full Time Social Worker, with a strong background in Renal Social Work, to join our team of professionals.

QLIRI provides state-of-the-art in-center hemodialysis treatment for kidney disease patients. Our experienced interdisciplinary team of nephrologists and renal nurses offer chronic dialysis services in a comfortable and modern setting. Located on the Queens-Nassau boarder, Queens-Long Island Renal Institute has a longstanding reputation for the finest quality of care, state-of-the-art technology and uncompromised dignity.

The Social Worker provides services in the dialysis unit to patients and their families to support and maximize the social functioning and adjustment of the patient with End Stage Renal Disease.

Key Tasks Includes:

• Conducts initial and continues to monitor patient psychosocial assessment and comprehensive plan of care.
• Counsels new patients and families on pre-dialysis education, including treatment options.
• Acts as advocate on behalf of patient and family.
• Facilitates and/or refers patients and families to support/education groups.
• Facilitates education on Advance Directives and treatment modalities.
• Provides assistance to patient and family in adjusting to dialysis and altered lifestyle, and provide resource information.
• Arranges patient travel arrangements for both guest and permanent patients and ensure completion of arrangements
• Coordinates patient transfers/ visit to other facilities.
• Provides assistance to patient regarding health insurance.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and administers patient care in a respectful manner.

Position Requirements:

• Licensed Social Worker in New York State; LMSW required; LCSW a plus.
• At least two (2) years of prior work experience as a Social Worker.
• Prior experience as a Dialysis Social Worker or working with dialysis patients.

This position offers a competitive rate of pay supported by an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, free parking and more.