Remote Licensed Clinical Social Worker
HeadwaySalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Master Social Worker- MSW at Fresenius Medical Care
Pottsville, Pennsylvania, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, DialysisIndustries
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) - entry level role
- Current state license as a Master Social Worker (MSW)
- Knowledge of social work theory of human behavior and accepted methods of social work practice
- Knowledgeable of FMCNA Social Work Policy and Measuring Patient Physical and Mental Function Policy
- Current knowledge regarding local vocational/educational rehabilitation programs
- Ability to provide services to in-center and home dialysis patients (if applicable)
Responsibilities
- Assess patients' psychosocial status, strengths, and areas of need as part of the comprehensive patient assessment
- Participate in care planning with the patient and interdisciplinary team to identify effective interventions for rehabilitation, treatment goals, and quality of life improvement
- Utilize FKC patient education programs, social work theory, methods, interventions, and quality of life measurement instruments in assessment and care planning
- Provide monitoring and interventions to help patients adjust to dialysis and achieve optimal psychosocial status and quality of life
- Provide supportive counseling services to patients within scope of clinical training and state license
- Provide educational and goal-directed counseling to patients seeking transplant
- Provide information and assist with referrals to community resources (e.g., home health services, vocational rehabilitation)
- Assist patients with referral and access to vocational rehabilitation to support employment or education
- Assess patient awareness of advance directives, assist with accessing forms/information, and facilitate discussions
- Participate in discussions of patient DNR status with physician, nurse, patient, and family
- Document based on MSW interactions and interventions provided to patient and/or family
- Provide psychosocial support and/or Social Work Focused Interventions for non-adherence, quality outcomes, and quality of life concerns
- Participate in monthly Quality review meetings and report on quality indicators (e.g., adherence, Missed/Shortened Treatments, Quality of Life Trends, Service Recovery)
- Assess patient knowledge of kidney disease for barriers affecting adherence and provide tailored education with patient, family, and healthcare team
- Work with the healthcare team to promote positive adjustment, rehabilitation, and improved quality of life
- Inform, educate, and support staff on the emotional, psychological, and behavioral impact of Chronic Kidney Disease
- Support FKC Quality Indicators, Outcomes, QAI Activities, patient satisfaction, and process improvement activities
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this a full-time position?
Yes, this is a full-time employment opportunity.
What is the salary for the Master Social Worker role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
The role involves providing psychosocial services to dialysis patients, assessing psychosocial status, participating in care planning, offering counseling, and supporting referrals to community resources as part of the interdisciplinary team.
Is this an entry-level position?
Yes, this is described as an entry-level MSW role.
What kind of team does this role work with?
The role works as a member of the interdisciplinary team, collaborating with the healthcare team, physician, nurse, patient, and family to promote patient adjustment, rehabilitation, and quality of life.
Fresenius Medical Care
Provides dialysis and renal healthcare services
About Fresenius Medical Care
Fresenius Medical Care North America focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to individuals with kidney and other chronic conditions. The company operates a vast network of dialysis centers and outpatient labs for cardiac and vascular care, ensuring coordinated treatment for many patients across the continent. It stands out as the largest fully integrated renal company, providing not only dialysis services but also specialty pharmacy and laboratory services. Additionally, Fresenius manufactures and distributes a wide range of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. The goal of Fresenius Medical Care is to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions.
Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$39.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
11-50Employees