Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) (Full Time, Day)
Core
Provide inpatient social work support to patients with end-stage renal disease and their families, coordinating care plans, discharge planning, and resource referrals.
Role type
Licensed Master Social Worker (Inpatient)
Builds
Patient care plans, discharge plans, and referral networks for dialysis patients
Domain
Healthcare / Nephrology
Required skills
Social work case management, psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, insurance advocacy, multidisciplinary coordination, documentation, crisis intervention
Preferred skills
End-stage renal disease experience, dialysis experience
Technologies
Care Connect, medical record systems
Responsibilities
Determine patient and family needs related to social supports, financial support, housing, and transportation; coordinate multidisciplinary case conferences; advocate for insurance coverage approval; manage referrals for patients at risk; develop and implement care plans in accordance with social work policy; intervene in crises related to illness or deterioration of independence; execute discharge/continued care plans and notify involved parties within 24 hours.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC