Dialysis Travel SW - Social Worker

Company: Employer
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: August 4, 2022

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

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