Remote Licensed Clinical Social Worker
HeadwaySalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, DialysisIndustries
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) - entry level role
- Adheres to FMCNA Compliance Program, regulatory requirements, FMS policies, and procedures
- Knowledge of Social Work Theory of Human Behavior and accepted methods of social work practice
- Knowledgeable of FMCNA Social Work Policy, including documentation
- Utilizes FMS Ultra Care patient education programs, quality of life measurement instruments, and established outcomes-driven psycho-educational counseling methods
- Supports FMCNA mission, core values, expected behaviors, and customer service philosophy
Responsibilities
- Supports FMCNA's mission, core values, expected behaviors, and customer service philosophy; drives FMS culture through values and customer service standards
- Provides outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers; develops and maintains effective relationships through timely communication; responds, resolves, and follows up on customer service issues
- Assesses patients' psychosocial status, strengths, and areas of need as part of the interdisciplinary team's comprehensive patient assessment
- Participates in care planning with the patient and healthcare team to identify interventions for rehabilitation goals and improved quality of life
- Provides supportive and goal-directed counseling, including for transplant-seeking patients, treatment adherence, vocational/educational rehabilitation, and quality of life
- Assesses patient awareness of advance directives; assists with accessing forms/information and facilitates discussions with healthcare team, patient, and family/support persons
- Provides general information about Do Not Resuscitate Orders and Advanced Directives
- Refers patients and team to community resources (e.g., home health services, vocational rehabilitation) for optimal treatment outcomes
- Participates in discussions of patient DNR status with physician and nurse to ensure understanding and informed decision-making
- Provides usual care and/or Social Work Intensive for non-adherence and quality of life concerns
- Assesses patient knowledge of kidney disease and barriers to treatment adherence; provides tailored education with patient, family, and healthcare team
- Informs, educates, and supports staff on the emotional, psychological, and behavioral impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on patients and families
- Actively participates in Quality Indicators, Outcomes, QAI activities, process improvement, and efforts to achieve FMCNA Quality Goals, including patient satisfaction and quality of life
Skills
MSW
psychosocial services
patient assessment
care planning
counseling
interdisciplinary team
social work practice
chronic kidney disease
patient education
quality improvement
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