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Licensed Clinical Social Worker- LCSW
full-time•Auburn, Syracuse•$65k - $80k
About this role
Overview
Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states “the care of the patient is our reason for existence,” and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care. DCI offers paid training, competitive pay, weekends off, outstanding benefits and a positive, mission-driven culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.
The Dialysis Social Worker is responsible for assessing and responding to the psychosocial needs of our dialysis patients to ensure the best possible outcomes and improve quality of life.
Schedule: Fulltime Monday through Friday, weekends off
Will cover two clinics - Syracuse & Auburn.
Compensation: Pay range from $65,000-$80,000 annually, depending on dialysis experience
Benefits:
- Support and mentorship opportunities available through peer and corporate training for individuals new to renal care
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
- Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
- Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
- Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
- Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- Among others
Responsibilities
What You Can Expect:
- Provide patient support to address emotional, financial and lifestyle changes associated with chronic kidney disease
- Assist patients with utilizing community resources for nutritional, emotional, transportation and housing support
- Advocate and assist patients with accessing healthcare and other benefits
- Educate patients and their families regarding end-stage renal disease treatment options, including dialysis, transplant and medical management
- Help patients compare treatment options, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care
- Coordinate translation services for patients and caregivers
- Assess family and support system and refer for additional services as needed
- Provide counseling services to patients and their families directed at helping them cope with kidney failure and dialysis, follow the treatment plan and achieve the patient’s rehabilitation goals
- Develop and implement individualized care plans with interdisciplinary care team based on psychosocial assessment to help patients enjoy a better quality of life
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to assess ongoing needs and modify care plan as necessary
- Educate interdisciplinary team members about emotional aspects of dialysis
- Advocate for patients at clinic, community and state/federal levels
- Serve as ESRD Network liaison
- Engage in a data-driven quality improvement process to positively impact outcomes
Qualifications
Successful Candidates Bring:- Excellent communication skills
- Active listening skills to understand patient and family concerns
- Desire to collaborate with care teams
- Ability to problem solve
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required
- Licensed in the state of practice as required by state regulations
- New MSW graduates welcome, job shadow opportunities available
- Renal care experience preferred, not required
DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at [email protected] or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.
For more information about equal opportunity please see:
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf;
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf;
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf; and
https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/basic-page/node-3788/employeerightsposter-8-5x11.pdf.
Security Roles and Responsibilities can be reviewed at: https://www.dciinc.org/security-roles
What you'll do
- The Dialysis Social Worker is responsible for assessing and responding to the psychosocial needs of dialysis patients to improve their quality of life. This includes providing patient support, advocating for healthcare access, and developing individualized care plans.
About Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
The nation's largest not-for-profit dialysis provider operating under the mission, "The care of the patient is our reason for existence."
The primary responsibility of DCI is to perceive, initiate, and provide comprehensive patient care. We serve society by providing care for patients with End-Stage Renal Disease. Our goal is complete patient rehabilitation. We recognize the patient as an individual resulting from his or her genetics, life experience, habits, beliefs, and emotions and as a member of his or her family and the community. The patient deserves the highest standard of care possible regardless of race, status, or creed. The application of comprehensive care is on a personal level. We become acquainted with our patient as a person and seek to understand his or her problems and needs -- physical, emotional, spiritual, and social.
DCI began serving people with kidney failure in 1971. DCI proudly gives back to society through research and education because we believe people with kidney disease should be able to live the best life possible. We provide options- home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and in-center hemodialysis- as well as encouragement for transplantation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dialysis Clinic, Inc. pay for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker- LCSW?
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What does a Licensed Clinical Social Worker- LCSW do at Dialysis Clinic, Inc.?
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker- LCSW at Dialysis Clinic, Inc., you will: the Dialysis Social Worker is responsible for assessing and responding to the psychosocial needs of dialysis patients to improve their quality of life. This includes providing patient support, advocating for healthcare access, and developing individualized care plans..
Is the Licensed Clinical Social Worker- LCSW position at Dialysis Clinic, Inc. remote?
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker- LCSW position at Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is based in Auburn, New York, United States and Syracuse, New York, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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