PRN Renal Social Worker - Sign-On Bonus
About The Position
Concerto Renal Services is seeking a per-diem Social Worker to support dialysis patients in skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities. The role provides psychosocial evaluations, counseling, and quality-of-life support as part of an interdisciplinary team. It addresses patients’ psychosocial needs, supports timely care planning in accordance with CMS guidelines, and maintains documentation to meet QAPI standards. The position reports to the market Team Lead and indirectly to the Director of Social Services. The role includes psychosocial assessments and screenings, individualized care planning, counseling and patient education, coordination with facility and regional teams, documentation and compliance activities, advocacy, discharge planning, and connection to community resources. The position involves travel between facilities.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work.
- Valid state license; clinical licensure is not required.
- Unencumbered driver’s license.
- Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Become proficient with Concerto-specific applications within 60 days of employment.
- Ability to lift at least 20 pounds.
- Strong mental, visual, and auditory focus when interacting with patients, staff, and customers.
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare or dialysis-related background preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial, 90-day, annual, and as-needed psychosocial assessments.
- Administer quality-of-life and depression screenings, including KDQOL and PHQ-2/9.
- Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide counseling and education on dialysis, transplant options, and advance directives.
- Deliver interventions that support treatment compliance and quality of life, and develop patient education materials.
- Lead monthly care plan meetings with patients and clinical staff.
- Coordinate with facility teams, EQRS specialists, and regional managers.
- Support new clinic openings and admissions.
- Maintain accurate EMR documentation of assessments, interventions, and follow-ups.
- Track and report productivity and outcomes, and ensure compliance with CMS guidelines and Concerto policies.
- Address patient and family concerns; assist with outpatient dialysis placement and discharge planning.
- Connect patients with community resources and support grievance reporting.
- Travel between facilities.
Benefits
- Clinical/corporate career advancement opportunities.
- Flexible schedule.
- Minimum of two monthly shift pickups.
- Sign-on bonus.
