Dialysis Social Worker

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.•Monterey, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The coverage area is Monterey and Santa Cruz. As a Social Worker at US Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working to help patients living with kidney disease achieve maximum social functioning and psychological adjustment to dialysis treatment and rehabilitation.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE)
Current licensure in applicable state is required unless employed in the state of AZ, PA or Guam. License must be maintained as current and in good standing.
Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.
Meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state.

Nice To Haves

LCSW preferred
Previous experience in providing social services to dialysis patients preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducting all required patient assessment and care planning activities such as assessing new patient psychosocial needs and completing the KDQOL in accordance with company policy and all state/CMS regulations.
Identifying and counseling psychosocial issues and providing patient and family education.
Coordinating communities of support for patients and their families, identifying social agencies and other resources (e.g., financial/funding), providing information and referrals, coordinating transient arrangements, and representing your patient as needed with appropriate local, state, and federal agencies.
Promoting teamwork, educating staff, and providing training around patient psychosocial care.
Participating in all required continuing education and staff meetings.
Collaborating with the Medical Director and physicians and maintaining positive relationships with area hospitals, agencies, vendors, and the community.
Helping with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize missed treatments and hospitalizations, achieving target goals for patient outcomes.
Participating in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.