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Dialysis Social Worker
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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.
$60,977 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Dialysis Social Worker aQua Dialysis - 4.0 Stafford, TX Job Details Full-time $24 - $32 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Master's degree in social work Master's degree Full Job Description aQua Dialysis Fort Bend is seeking a full-time Master's Level Social Worker to be a key member of the treatment team for patients in our dialysis center. As a dialysis / renal social worker, you will provide support for the patient and family who are adjusting to the challenging and overwhelming diagnosis of end stage renal disease (ESRD). You will be the patient's advocate and serve as a bridge in communicating the patient's needs to the treatment team members, which consist of the nephrologist, nurse, dietitian, patient, and of course the social worker. In addition to assisting patient with learning how to cope with kidney disease and adjusting to the life changes of dialysis, other social worker responsibilities include: Evaluating for vocational rehabilitation services which includes employment, going to school, volunteering within the community, or returning to previously enjoyed activities Providing education and referrals to appropriate resources Assisting with keeping or obtaining insurance coverage Assisting patients with understanding their rights and responsibilities Providing supportive counseling Assisting in informing patients of the importance of treatment participation Advanced Directives education. A Master's degree in Social Work is required. State license is preferred. Unlicensed applicants must be able to obtain temporary license within the first three months of employment. Prefer prior experience in Dialysis, Hospital or other medical setting preferred. We offer full-time benefits including include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401k, and PTO.