Social Worker - Pediatric Nephrology
Social Worker - Pediatric Nephrology
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Job Title: Pediatric Nephrology Social Worker
Location: Brenner Childrens Hospital
Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Nephrology Social Worker to join our team and help us develop and build a psychosocial support program. This fulltime position focuses on providing coordinated services to infants children and youth living with kidney disease including macro social work. The social worker will play a vital role in our multidisciplinary care team ensuring seamless communication and care coordination among healthcare providers patients and their families. We are very open to tailoring the position to an individuals strengths and interests within macro social work as they work with us to build a vision for their role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Care Coordination: Schedule clinic appointments manage changes in foster care or group homes address barriers to care coordinate care with other specialties.
- Mental Health Support: Assist patients in receiving mental health services and organize support groups for children with kidney disease and their parents. Assess and diagnose mental health conditions and develop individualized treatment plans. Provide individual group and/or family therapy.
- Community Outreach: Encourage involvement in kidney disease community outreach initiatives.
- Emotional Support: Offer a safe space for patients and families to express their feelings and provide coping strategies.
- Education and Empowerment: Coordinate educational sessions on kidney care selfmanagement healthy lifestyle choices and transition of care topics.
- Psychosocial Assessment: Identify psychological or social concerns impacting kidney disease management and devise personalized care plans including supporting families with education planning.
- Community Resources: Connect families with community resources support groups and financial assistance programs.
- Transition to Adulthood: Work with our team to build a transition of care program and assist adolescents in transitioning to adult healthcare services.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent certification.
- Experience in pediatric healthcare preferably in nephrology.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits:
- Grant supported for 2 years so input and metrics of success will be cocreated
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children with kidney disease.
- Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Peer support from the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist outpatient social work group
About Us: Brenner Childrens Hospitals Pediatric Nephrology department cares for over 2000 patients annually providing specialized care for children with kidney disease. Our team is committed to improving the quality of life for our patients through comprehensive care and support.
Employment Type
Full-Time
