Master Social Worker - MSW

Fresenius Medical Care•Fairfield, AL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides psychosocial services to patients treated by the facility, including in-center and home dialysis patients. Works with the health care team to promote positive adjustment, rehabilitation, and improved quality of life. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to educate and support staff in understanding the emotional, psychological, and behavioral impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on patients and families. Supports the company's commitment to quality indicators, outcomes, and quality assessment and improvement activities, actively participating in process improvement to enhance patient quality of life and achieve company goals.

Requirements

Masters in Social Work
Must have state required license
2 – 5 years’ related experience

Responsibilities

Assesses patients' psychosocial status, strengths, and areas of need that may affect rehabilitation and optimal treatment outcomes.
Participates in care planning with the patient and healthcare team to identify interventions for rehabilitation, treatment goals, and quality of life.
Utilizes patient education programs, social work theory, and quality of life measurement instruments for assessment and care planning.
Provides monitoring and interventions for patients to adjust to dialysis and achieve optimal psychosocial status and quality of life.
Offers supportive counseling services to patients within the scope of clinical training and state license.
Provides educational and goal-directed counseling to patients seeking transplant.
Offers information and assistance with referrals to community resources (home health services, vocational rehabilitation) to facilitate optimal treatment outcomes.
Maintains current knowledge of local vocational/educational rehabilitation programs and assists patients with referrals.
Assesses patient awareness of advance directives, assists with accessing forms/information, and facilitates discussions.
Participates in discussions regarding patient DNR status to ensure informed decisions.
Documents social work interactions and interventions provided to patients and/or families.
Provides psychosocial support and Social Work Focused Interventions to address non-adherence, quality outcomes, and quality of life concerns.
Participates in monthly Quality review meetings and reports on quality indicators related to adherence.
Assesses patient knowledge of kidney disease and barriers to treatment adherence.
Works with patients, families, and the healthcare team to provide tailored education.
Provides information about all treatment modalities.
Facilitates the transplant referral process and collaborates on transplant waitlist management.
Provides ongoing education to patients/families regarding psychosocial issues related to ESRD and available support services.
Reviews patient rights and responsibilities, grievance information, and facility policies.
Collaborates with the team on appropriate QAI activities.
Reviews patient rights and responsibilities, grievance procedures, and other facility policies upon admission.
Understands the referral and admission process and supports the clinic in patient scheduling for adherence and adjustment.
Interviews patients to identify root causes for discharge requests and shares concerns with operational leadership.
Collaborates and functions as a liaison for patients with Insurance Coordinators to address insurance-related issues.
Provides information and education to patients about payment for dialysis.
Collaborates with the Insurance Coordinator regarding changes in patient status that impact insurance.
Refers patients to the patient billing solutions (PBS) department for billing inquiries.
Assists with the interview process and hiring decisions for new personnel if requested.
Works with administrative staff to maintain updated patient resource lists.
Provides training to staff on psychosocial topics as needed.
Contributes and participates in weekly team huddles.
Discusses urgent patient issues with staff.
Adheres to work defined caseload guidelines based on state regulatory requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned.