Clinical Social Worker - Lynchburg Dialysis
About The Position
Join UVA Health and Make a Meaningful Difference. At UVA Health, our team members are united by a shared mission to transform health and inspire hope for all Virginians and beyond. We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Medical Social Worker to join our Dialysis team in Lynchburg, Virginia. This is an opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients while working as part of a highly collaborative interdisciplinary care team. If you are passionate about patient advocacy, care coordination, addressing social determinants of health, and helping patients navigate life's challenges, we encourage you to apply. The Dialysis Social Worker supports both in-center and home dialysis patients, helping individuals and families navigate the social, emotional, financial, and practical challenges associated with chronic kidney disease and dialysis treatment. This role is a vital member of the interdisciplinary care team and works closely with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to develop and support comprehensive patient care plans.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW).
- Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited social work program required.
- Expectation to become Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) guidelines found in departmental addendum located in department competency file.
Nice To Haves
- Previous dialysis experience preferred.
- Healthcare or medical social work experience preferred.
- Experience working with diverse patient populations.
- Experience in the social work field; experience in health care settings is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide social work services to both in-center and home dialysis patients.
- Participate in monthly patient care rounds with the interdisciplinary team.
- Attend dialysis clinic visits with physicians and nursing staff.
- Assist patients with transportation resources and standing transportation arrangements.
- Conduct patient quality-of-life assessments and screenings.
- Help patients establish and maintain advance directives.
- Connect patients with community resources and financial assistance programs.
- Address social, emotional, environmental, and personal barriers that may impact patient care and treatment success.
- Advocate for patients and families while supporting positive healthcare outcomes.
- Build trusted relationships with patients and serve as an ongoing source of support throughout their dialysis journey.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
