Dialysis Social Worker-MSW Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Overview Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talentinterested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritizeindividualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Ourmission states “the care of the patient is our reason forexistence,” and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose duringevery patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionateindividuals to provide top-notch patient care. DCI offers paidtraining, competitive pay, weekends off, outstanding benefits and apositive, mission-driven culture. Join DCI today to buildrelationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in ourcomfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patientratio than other providers. The Dialysis Social Worker isresponsible for assessing and responding to the psychosocial needsof our dialysis patients to ensure the best possible outcomes andimprove quality of life.

Schedule:

Fulltime Monday through Friday,weekends off

Compensation :

Pay range depending on dialysisexperience

Benefits:

Support and mentorship opportunities availablethrough peer and corporate training for individuals new to renalcare Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits Life andlong-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense toemployee Paid time off (PTO) including holidays Extended Sick Bank(ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments,sickness or medical leave Retirement plans with $.50 of eachcontributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percentEmployee assistance program Wellness program Among others

Responsibilities What You Can Expect:

Provide patient support toaddress emotional, financial and lifestyle changes associated withchronic kidney disease Assist patients with utilizing communityresources for nutritional, emotional, transportation and housingsupport Advocate and assist patients with accessing healthcare andother benefits Educate patients and their families regardingend-stage renal disease treatment options, including dialysis,transplant and medical management Help patients compare treatmentoptions, empowering them to make informed decisions about theircare Coordinate translation services for patients and caregiversAssess family and support system and refer for additional servicesas needed Provide counseling services to patients and theirfamilies directed at helping them cope with kidney failure anddialysis, follow the treatment plan and achieve the patient’srehabilitation goals Develop and implement individualized careplans with interdisciplinary care team based on psychosocialassessment to help patients enjoy a better quality of lifeCollaborate with interdisciplinary care team to assess ongoingneeds and modify care plan as necessary Educate interdisciplinaryteam members about emotional aspects of dialysis Advocate forpatients at clinic, community and state/federal levels Serve asESRD Network liaison Engage in a data-driven quality improvementprocess to positively impact outcomes