Dialysis Travel SW - Social Worker
Company: Employer
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Renal Social Worker / MSW:The Renal Social Worker / MSW provides
psychosocial services and counseling to in-center and home dialysis
patients through assessment of psychosocial status, areas of need,
and promotion of positive adjustment and rehabilitation to improve
the quality of life of the dialysis patient. The Renal Social
Worker / MSW will train and support staff in understanding the
emotional and psychological impact of kidney disease on patients
and their families.The Renal Social Worker / MSW duties include,
but are not limited to, the following:Responsible for driving
company culture through values and customer serviceAssessing
patient understanding of kidney disease and identifying any
barriers affecting adherence to treatmentAssessing patients
psychosocial status, strengths and areas of needProviding
supportive and goal directed counseling to patients who are seeking
transplantsParticipation in collaborative care planning with the
patient and healthcare team to assist patient in meeting treatment
goals while improving quality of lifeAssessing patient awareness of
advance directives and DNR statusProviding ongoing support to
patient and family regarding psychosocial issues related to end
stage renal diseaseDeveloping and training staff as needed
regarding psychosocial topics related to dialysis patient careRenal
Social Worker/ MSW Requirements:Master s Degree in Social Work from
a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work
Education (CSWE)Current state license or appropriate
certification/registration by the state if requiredExperience with
renal patients required
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
08/02/2022
Keywords: Employer, San Leandro , Dialysis Travel SW - Social Worker, Healthcare , San Leandro, California
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