Master Social Worker - MSW
About The Position
The Master Social Worker (MSW) provides psychosocial services to patients treated by the facility, including in-center and home dialysis patients, by utilizing Social Work Theory of Human Behavior and accepted methods of social work practice. The role involves working with the healthcare team to promote positive adjustment, rehabilitation, and improved quality of life for patients. The MSW will educate and support staff regarding the emotional, psychological, and behavioral impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on the patient and their family. This is an entry-level position that supports the Fresenius Kidney Care commitment to Quality Indicators and Outcomes and Quality Assessment and Improvement activities.
Requirements
- Masters in Social Work
- Current state-required license
- Meets applicable scope of practice board and licensure requirements for the state of employment
- 0 – 2 years’ related experience
Responsibilities
- Assess patients' psychosocial status, strengths, and areas of need as part of a comprehensive patient assessment.
- Participate in care planning in collaboration with the patient and healthcare team to identify effective interventions.
- Utilize FKC patient education programs and social work-focused interventions to address barriers and meet treatment goals.
- Provide monitoring and interventions for patients to adjust to dialysis and achieve optimal psychosocial status.
- Provide supportive counseling services as permitted within the scope of clinical training and state license.
- Provide educational and goal-directed counseling to patients seeking transplant.
- Assist with referrals to community resources and vocational/educational rehabilitation programs.
- Assess patient awareness of advance directives and facilitate related discussions.
- Participate in discussions regarding patient DNR status.
- Maintain documentation of interactions and interventions.
- Participate in monthly quality review meetings and report on quality indicators.
- Assess patient knowledge of kidney disease and provide education tailored to the patient’s needs.
- Facilitate the transplant referral process and manage waitlist documentation.
- Review patient rights, responsibilities, and grievance procedures.
- Interview patients during admission and discharge to identify needs or root causes for requests.
- Collaborate as a liaison with Insurance Coordinators to address payment and coverage issues.
- Assist with the interview process for new personnel if requested.
- Maintain updated patient resource lists and provide training to staff on psychosocial topics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
