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Dialysis Social Worker
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What they do
A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
$79,094 / year median in California
+12% projected growth
Job Description
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Medical Social Worker utilizes social work expertise and clinical knowledge to educate patients on the best choices for treatment, health, and wellness when living with kidney disease to enhance quality of life. The Medical Social Worker is responsible for supporting the social and emotional well-being of patients at Satellite Healthcare. The Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments, participates in care planning and team review of the patient's current psychosocial needs, and provides management of services to patients to assist them in coping with issues associated with chronic kidney disease and dialysis treatments.WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
You will play a vital role to ensure that we deliver on our Mission to make life better for those with kidney disease and our Vision to be unsurpassed in our individualized experience, our quality, and our compassion. You approach your work with an indisputable sense of greater purpose. Lastly, you are high energy, seek out opportunities to improve the environment for patients and staff, are goal-oriented, and gain deep satisfaction from building relationships.WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
Relationships:
You will work directly with a multi-disciplinary team that is as passionate as you in making a difference in others' lives. You will become a servant leader, bringing up your team to provide care that is unsurpassed by others in our industry.Impact:
You will set the tone that enables our patients to live a better life and address their needs holistically. You will make a difference for our patients so that they do dialysis to live instead of living for dialysis.Growth:
You will have formal and informal opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. You will become a subject-matter expert and have a wide range of opportunities for career advancement.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Preferable experience in other health and human services fields. Medical experience is highly desirable. One (1) year of work experience in a behavioral or healthcare-related setting, preferred.Education:
Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited CSWE institutionLicense/Certifications:
MSW required.LCSW/ACSW
required, LCSW preferred (CA). Licensure/LMSW required in states with licensure (TX, TN) QualificationsWHAT YOU WILL DO
The Medical Social Worker utilizes social work expertise and clinical knowledge to educate patients on the best choices for treatment, health, and wellness when living with kidney disease to enhance quality of life. The Medical Social Worker is responsible for supporting the social and emotional well-being of patients at Satellite Healthcare. The Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments, participates in care planning and team review of the patient's current psychosocial needs, and provides management of services to patients to assist them in coping with issues associated with chronic kidney disease and dialysis treatments.WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
You will play a vital role to ensure that we deliver on our Mission to make life better for those with kidney disease and our Vision to be unsurpassed in our individualized experience, our quality, and our compassion. You approach your work with an indisputable sense of greater purpose. Lastly, you are high energy, seek out opportunities to improve the environment for patients and staff, are goal-oriented, and gain deep satisfaction from building relationships.WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
Relationships:
You will work directly with a multi-disciplinary team that is as passionate as you in making a difference in others' lives. You will become a servant leader, bringing up your team to provide care that is unsurpassed by others in our industry.Impact:
You will set the tone that enables our patients to live a better life and address their needs holistically. You will make a difference for our patients so that they do dialysis to live instead of living for dialysis.Growth:
You will have formal and informal opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. You will become a subject-matter expert and have a wide range of opportunities for career advancement.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Preferable experience in other health and human services fields. Medical experience is highly desirable. One (1) year of work experience in a behavioral or healthcare-related setting, preferred.Education:
Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited CSWE institutionLicense/Certifications:
MSW required.LCSW/ACSW
required, LCSW preferred (CA). Licensure/LMSW required in states with licensure (TX, TN) Benefit Details All Full-Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:- Medical / Pharmacy
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k with employer match
- Virtual Care
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- PTO All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- 401k with employer match
PTO Qualifications:
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Medical Social Worker utilizes social work expertise and clinical knowledge to educate patients on the best choices for treatment, health, and wellness when living with kidney disease to enhance quality of life. The Medical Social Worker is responsible for supporting the social and emotional well-being of patients at Satellite Healthcare. The Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments, participates in care planning and team review of the patient's current psychosocial needs, and provides management of services to patients to assist them in coping with issues associated with chronic kidney disease and dialysis treatments.WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
You will play a vital role to ensure that we deliver on our Mission to make life better for those with kidney disease and our Vision to be unsurpassed in our individualized experience, our quality, and our compassion. You approach your work with an indisputable sense of greater purpose. Lastly, you are high energy, seek out opportunities to improve the environment for patients and staff, are goal-oriented, and gain deep satisfaction from building relationships.WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
Relationships:
You will work directly with a multi-disciplinary team that is as passionate as you in making a difference in others' lives. You will become a servant leader, bringing up your team to provide care that is unsurpassed by others in our industry.Impact:
You will set the tone that enables our patients to live a better life and address their needs holistically. You will make a difference for our patients so that they do dialysis to live instead of living for dialysis.Growth:
You will have formal and informal opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. You will become a subject-matter expert and have a wide range of opportunities for career advancement.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Preferable experience in other health and human services fields. Medical experience is highly desirable. One (1) year of work experience in a behavioral or healthcare-related setting, preferred.Education:
Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited CSWE institutionLicense/Certifications:
MSW required.LCSW/ACSW
required, LCSW preferred (CA). Licensure/LMSW required in states with licensure (TX, TN) Benefit Details All Full-Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:- Medical / Pharmacy
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k with employer match
- Virtual Care
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- PTO All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- 401k with employer match
- PTO
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings