Social Worker

Watertown, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Prioritized Must Have Skills for the Social Worker:

#1. Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.

#2. Licensed Social Worker in the State of South Dakota required.

#3. Valid South Dakota drivers license required.

Responsibilities of the Social Worker:

Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate emotional behavioral financial environmental and support-system factors that may impact treatment adherence and overall well being.
Develop individualized care plans addressing complex psychosocial needs including adjustment to chronic illness coping strategies and long-term care planning.
Provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention for patients and families experiencing anxiety depression grief trauma or adjustment difficulties related to chronic kidney disease and dialysis treatment.
Collaborate closely with nephrologists physicians nurses dietitians and other healthcare professionals to integrate psychosocial findings into the overall treatment plan.
Facilitate patient and family conferences to enhance understanding of medical recommendations and promote adherence to dialysis and treatment protocols.
Educate patients and families on available community resources insurance benefits disability programs transportation services advance directives and financial assistance options.
Assist patients in navigating Medicare/Medicaid disability applications transplant referrals and other healthcare coverage matters.
Coordinate transitions of care including referrals to rehabilitation facilities home health services long-term care transplant centers or other appropriate levels of care.
Advocate for patients within the healthcare system and community to ensure access to necessary services and removal of barriers to care.
Facilitate and lead support groups focused on coping with chronic illness treatment compliance lifestyle adjustments and emotional resilience.
Provide crisis mediation in high-stress or emotionally complex situations involving patients families or care teams.
Participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and adjust care plans accordingly.
Maintain accurate timely documentation of psychosocial assessments interventions care plans and progress notes in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Provide general direction and supervision to BS/BA-level social workers or support staff as assigned.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives by identifying social determinants of health impacting patient outcomes and recommending service enhancements.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the dialysis unit and organizational mission.

Requirements of the Social Worker:

Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) required
2 years of experience required
Licensed Social Worker in the State of South Dakota required
Valid South Dakota drivers license required

Other Key Requirements:

100% onsite in-office work from Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm
No sponsorships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp.

Benefits of the Social Worker:

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Planning

Prioritized Must Have Skills for the Social Worker: #1. Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) required. #2. Licensed Social Worker in the State of South Dakota required. #3. Valid South Dakota drivers license required. Responsibilities of the Social Worker: Conduct comprehensive psychosocial asses...

Prioritized Must Have Skills for the Social Worker:

#1. Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.

#2. Licensed Social Worker in the State of South Dakota required.

#3. Valid South Dakota drivers license required.

Responsibilities of the Social Worker:

Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate emotional behavioral financial environmental and support-system factors that may impact treatment adherence and overall well being.
Develop individualized care plans addressing complex psychosocial needs including adjustment to chronic illness coping strategies and long-term care planning.
Provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention for patients and families experiencing anxiety depression grief trauma or adjustment difficulties related to chronic kidney disease and dialysis treatment.
Collaborate closely with nephrologists physicians nurses dietitians and other healthcare professionals to integrate psychosocial findings into the overall treatment plan.
Facilitate patient and family conferences to enhance understanding of medical recommendations and promote adherence to dialysis and treatment protocols.
Educate patients and families on available community resources insurance benefits disability programs transportation services advance directives and financial assistance options.
Assist patients in navigating Medicare/Medicaid disability applications transplant referrals and other healthcare coverage matters.
Coordinate transitions of care including referrals to rehabilitation facilities home health services long-term care transplant centers or other appropriate levels of care.
Advocate for patients within the healthcare system and community to ensure access to necessary services and removal of barriers to care.
Facilitate and lead support groups focused on coping with chronic illness treatment compliance lifestyle adjustments and emotional resilience.
Provide crisis mediation in high-stress or emotionally complex situations involving patients families or care teams.
Participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and adjust care plans accordingly.
Maintain accurate timely documentation of psychosocial assessments interventions care plans and progress notes in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Provide general direction and supervision to BS/BA-level social workers or support staff as assigned.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives by identifying social determinants of health impacting patient outcomes and recommending service enhancements.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the dialysis unit and organizational mission.