Social Worker (MSW)
Core
Support patients with End Stage Renal Disease by guiding them in managing physical, mental, emotional, and financial demands of dialysis.
Role type
Clinical social worker (ICHD)
Builds
Patient care plans and advocacy for dialysis patients
Domain
Healthcare / Nephrology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
MSW with clinical practice specialization, knowledge of government and private insurance programs, patient advocacy, relationship building
Preferred skills
Dialysis or In-Center Hemodialysis (ICHD) experience, 2-5 years of MSW experience
Responsibilities
Build meaningful relationships with patients and families, advocate for patient rights and responsibilities, guide patients in managing demands of End Stage Renal Disease