Dialysis Social Worker-MSW

Dialysis Clinic Inc • Grants, NM

14h

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is seeking a compassionate social worker to support its nonprofit mission of providing individualized care to people with chronic kidney disease. The Dialysis Social Worker assesses and responds to the psychosocial needs of dialysis patients to promote positive outcomes and quality of life. The role is based in a clinical setting and works with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary care team. New MSW graduates are welcome, and job-shadowing opportunities are available. Renal care experience is preferred but not required.

The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, with weekends off. The annual pay range is $29,000–$36,000, depending on dialysis experience. DCI describes itself as a nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. It offers hemodialysis, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis, and invests in its care teams and kidney-care research.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Licensed in the state of practice as required by state regulations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Active listening skills to understand patient and family concerns.
• Desire to collaborate with care teams.
• Ability to problem solve.

Nice To Haves

• Renal care experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient support for emotional, financial, and lifestyle changes associated with chronic kidney disease.
• Help patients use community resources for nutritional, emotional, transportation, and housing support.
• Advocate for and assist patients in accessing healthcare and other benefits.
• Educate patients and families about end-stage renal disease treatment options, including dialysis, transplant, and medical management.
• Help patients compare treatment options and make informed decisions about their care.
• Coordinate translation services for patients and caregivers.
• Assess patients’ families and support systems and refer them for additional services as needed.
• Provide counseling to patients and families to help them cope with kidney failure and dialysis, follow the treatment plan, and achieve rehabilitation goals.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary care team based on psychosocial assessments.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to assess ongoing needs and modify care plans as necessary.
• Educate interdisciplinary team members about the emotional aspects of dialysis.
• Advocate for patients at clinic, community, and state and federal levels.
• Serve as the ESRD Network liaison.
• Participate in a data-driven quality improvement process to positively impact outcomes.

Benefits

• Paid training and peer and corporate support and mentorship opportunities.
• Competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life and long-term disability insurance at no additional expense to the employee.
• Paid time off (PTO), including holidays.
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB), providing paid time for doctor appointments, sickness, or medical leave.
• Retirement plans with a $0.50 match for each eligible employee-contributed dollar, up to 8 percent.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level