FutureCare-posted 3 months ago
$65,536 - $98,304/Yr
Baltimore, MD
251-500 employees

Performs psychosocial assessment, counseling and referral of patients; provides a variety of casework and social services to patients and their families; provides patient with insurance information in accordance with Courtland Dialysis Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, OSHA, HCFA, AAMI, federal, state and local regulations.

  • Provides support and direction for patients and families through casework including interviews, counseling, conferences, crisis intervention and group work to facilitate optimal social and mental health for patients.
  • Maintains documentation per Courtland Dialysis policy, procedures, guidelines, federal, state and local regulations.
  • Participates in patient care conferences; collaborates with other members of multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive evaluations or plans relevant to appropriate interventions.
  • Maintains liaison with community agencies; participates in area activities related to health and welfare services; serves as an advocate for the patient with local, state and federal agencies and their respective programs.
  • Provides information to patients regarding available transportation.
  • Participates in appropriate research activities approved by Courland Dialysis.
  • Participates with multidisciplinary team to facilitate patient’s adherence to their plans of care.
  • Promotes a constructive approach to problem solving within the facility and takes an active role in QA/CQI process.
  • Utilizes capabilities of the computer systems.
  • Educates and counsels patients regarding Courtland Dialysis Directives and provides follow up per policy for Advance Medical Directives.
  • Coordinates social work in-service education for health professionals. May provide in-service education for community organizations if requested with the approval of the Director of Nursing.
  • Participates in and promotes team concept throughout all clinical activities in accordance with policies and as allowed by state regulations.
  • Master of Social Work with specialization in clinical practice from a college or university accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
  • Must be a licensed or certified Social Worker as required by individual state law.
  • Prefer at least one year experience and knowledge of ESRD.
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