Dialysis Social Worker (Part-Time)

Job Title: ESRD Social Worker

Department: Dialysis

Job Summary: Will provide patients and families with good quality care. Direction shall be given in supporting and maximizing the adjustment, social functioning, and rehabilitation of the ESRD patients. Conducting psychosocial evaluations, which include health-related quality of life surveys, as well as patient satisfaction surveys. Actively participates in the interdisciplinary team review of the patient’s progress. Provides ongoing assessment and recommendations for change based on pt current needs, intervention and counseling with case and group work services to the patients and family, dealing with specific needs and problems associated with ESRD. Participate in facilities QUAPI activities and assist patients to achieve the optimum level of productive activity and make rehabilitation referrals as appropriate. Charting as deemed appropriate. A team player within the clinic with all staff and patients.

Job Qualifications:

A. Education: Masters’ degree in social work from an accredited university, or a licensed social worker actively pursuing a master’s degree in social work with 8 hours monthly clinical consultation with an LMSW with 3 years of psychiatric social work experience.

B. Personal Job-Related Skills: Good overall clinical skills. Ability to work productively and effectively. Ability to function well as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the hospital. Effective oral and written communication skills.

C. Licensure, Registry or Certification: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) currently licensed by the State of Texas.

D. Experience:

1. Prior work experience: One year experience as a LMSW in ESRD clinic setting preferred.

2. Technical Training: Current CPR Certification preferred.

E. Physical and Mental Requirements: Position requires moderate periods of standing and walking and sitting for extended periods. Lifting to 25 pounds and some bending, reaching, and stooping. Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting patients who may become weak or helpless. The ability to comprehend and follow verbal or written instructions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Patient Care

1. Conducts and displays good theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and good treatment technique.

2. Conducts meetings with family for the purpose of continuity of care

3. Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in close conjunction with patient, family, nursing staff, and physicians. Shows good knowledge of referral/placement process and available community resources.

4. Completes psychosocial evaluations on assigned patients in a timely fashion. Displays good interviewing, diagnostic, and report writing skills.

5. Completes progress notes as needed in a timely and high-quality fashion.

6. Assists in intake/admission process in completing pre-admission assessments and coordination of referral or assistance in admission process.

7. All charting monthly and yearly assessments shall be conducted and more if physician indicates.

B. Professional Function

1. Functions cooperatively as a member of the treatment team.

2. Communicates effectively with families and agencies, conveying a positive professional image.

3. Brings significant issues related to program functioning to the Program Director’s attention and or Medical Directors.

4. Providing social work intervention to include counseling, case and group work services to the patients and their family members in dealing with specific needs of the ESRD patients.

Other Significant Requirements:

A. Maintains confidentiality while working with confidential matters daily.

B. Provides service direct to patients while maintaining a positive patient relationship and a supportive atmosphere.

C. Interacts with patients, family members, Medical Staff members, and other department personnel with a respectful attitude and promotes a cooperative manner.

D. Provides care to patients based on standards recognized and approved by the administration, the physician, and the licensing authority by the state of Texas.

E. Adheres to Administrative policies regarding attendance and performance and dress code.