Dialysis Social Worker - LCSW Chronic In-center

Dialysis Social Worker - LCSW Chronic In-center

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Multiple Locations

The Dialysis Social Worker position is for our Hawkinsville Clinic, located at 292 Industrial Blvd, Suite 100, Hawkinsville, GA 31036.

As a Social Worker at US Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross‑functional team, working to help patients living with kidney disease achieve maximum social functioning and psychological adjustment to dialysis treatment and rehabilitation.

• Advocate & Support. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team working to ensure patients receive the best care, including conducting all required patient assessment and care planning activities such as assessing new patient psychosocial needs and completing the KDQOL in accordance with company policy and all state/CMS regulations. You will identify and counsel psychosocial issues and provide patient and family education.
  
  As an advocate for your patients’ needs, you will coordinate communities of support for patients and their families, identify social agencies and other resources (e.g., financial/funding), provide information and referrals, coordinate transient arrangements, and represent your patient as needed with appropriate local, state, and federal agencies.
• Teamwork. As part of the interdisciplinary clinic team, promote teamwork, educate staff, and provide training around patient psychosocial care. You will participate in all required continuing education and staff meetings. You will collaborate with the Medical Director and physicians and maintain positive relationships with area hospitals, agencies, vendors, and the community.
• Safety & Quality. You will help with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize missed treatments and hospitalizations, achieving target goals for patient outcomes. You will also participate in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Current licensure (in good standing) in applicable state is required unless employed in the state of AZ, PA or Guam. Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.

Preferred

• Previous experience in providing social services to dialysis patients preferred.

Other Requirements

• Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state.
• Additional license requirements may be applicable depending upon state.

Are you ready to make a difference?

We’re here to change the lives of people with kidney disease and shape the future of kidney care. We still have much work ahead. If you desire to make a positive impact in the life of others and pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to join our team at U.S. Renal Care.

Alabama

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Arkansas

Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)

California

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Connecticut

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Delaware

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Florida

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Georgia

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW+CEU) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Hawaii

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Idaho

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Indiana

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Maryland

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Or Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C)

Massachusetts

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

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