Dialysis Social Worker
About The Position
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. Bargaining Unit: UUP Job Summary: The Department of Ambulatory Dialysis at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Social Worker 2 / Dialysis Social Worker. The successful candidate will: Conduct psychosocial assessments: conduct thorough evaluations to understand the patient's emotional, social, and financial situation related to their kidney disease. Perform individualized care planning: develop tailored plans to address specific needs identified during assessments, including coping strategies, resource referrals, and treatment goals. Conduct counseling and support: Provide individual and group therapy to help patients manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional challenges related to their diagnosis. Perform patient education: educate patients and their families about CKD, dialysis treatment options, and available community resources. Be an advocate: act as a patient advocate by communicating with healthcare providers, Insurance companies, and other agencies to ensure access to necessary care and benefits. Oversee resource linkage: Connect patients with relevant community services such as financial assistance, transportation, housing support, and vocational rehabilitation. Demonstrate collaboration with healthcare team: Work closely with nephrologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and address complex needs.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) with a specialization in clinical practice from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education; Or has serviced at least 2 years as a social worker, 1 year of which was in a dialysis unit or transportation program prior to September 1, 1976.
- New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
- Understanding of kidney disease and dialysis treatment modalities.
- Strong assessment and counseling skills.
- Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients and their families.
- Knowledge of community resources and referral networks.
- Ability to navigate complex medical systems and advocate for patients.
- Or, a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training to the above.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments: conduct thorough evaluations to understand the patient's emotional, social, and financial situation related to their kidney disease.
- Perform individualized care planning: develop tailored plans to address specific needs identified during assessments, including coping strategies, resource referrals, and treatment goals.
- Conduct counseling and support: Provide individual and group therapy to help patients manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional challenges related to their diagnosis.
- Perform patient education: educate patients and their families about CKD, dialysis treatment options, and available community resources.
- Be an advocate: act as a patient advocate by communicating with healthcare providers, Insurance companies, and other agencies to ensure access to necessary care and benefits.
- Oversee resource linkage: Connect patients with relevant community services such as financial assistance, transportation, housing support, and vocational rehabilitation.
- Demonstrate collaboration with healthcare team: Work closely with nephrologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and address complex needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
