Social Worker

Jamboor Medical Corporation•Victorville, CA

15d•$0 - $35

About The Position

The Social Worker (MSW) is responsible for accomplishing the dialysis social service program objectives. The role formulates and administers a social service program that responds to the immediate and long-term psychosocial care needs of dialysis patients. The Social Worker addresses the effects of illness and disability on patients’ and families’ social roles and coordinates frequently with medical and nursing staff regarding the social service needs of patients and, as appropriate, their families and friends.

Requirements

Master’s degree from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, including specialization in clinical practice.
Current license to practice in California, or registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an ASW obtaining pre-licensure hours toward an LCSW.
Commitment to continuing professional growth through education.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with patients, relatives, physicians, administrative staff, and nursing staff.
Proficiency with computers, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, and Explorer.
Ability to stand, sit, and walk for up to 12 hours.
Ability to see, speak, and hear clearly on a continuous basis.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of social work experience in a dialysis facility or with chronically ill patients is preferred.
Direct patient care experience and proven ability to work professionally with administration, medical and nursing staff, and outside health and welfare agencies.

Responsibilities

Interview patients, relatives, and friends to obtain information about patients’ social, medical, emotional, and financial histories, home environments, and family relationships.
Establish a complete case history, including a psychosocial assessment of the patient’s personality and behavior, to support understanding and treatment.
Evaluate patient data, including the medical plan of treatment, and implement an appropriate social service support program.
Provide professional assistance to patients and families through individual or group conferences to help them understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations.
Identify and help patients and families cope with stress related to illness and related problems.
Maintain a continuing case record for each patient documenting social problems, how the patient and family are addressing them, and ongoing social service support.
Ensure case records include follow-up data that allows comparative evaluation of social work services and summarize relevant information received from relatives, friends, and organizations or institutions familiar with the patient.
Work as a member of the patient care management team and participate in dialysis unit and other dialysis-related meetings.
Participate in discussion groups for dialysis patients, including new-patient orientation and discharge planning.
Participate in care conference meetings as part of the interdisciplinary team.
Help patients and relatives identify and coordinate hospital or community resources, including clinics, welfare agencies, nursing homes, schools, and community organizations.