Dialysis Social Worker-MSW

Overview

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent to support our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission is: “the care of the patient is our reason for existence.” 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 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. We are seeking a compassionate and resourceful renal social worker to support patients navigating emotional, financial, and lifestyle challenges associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This role helps patients understand treatment options, access community resources, and improve overall quality of life through individualized care planning and advocacy.

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday; weekends off

Compensation: $75K - $85K. Pay range depends on dialysis experience

• Support and mentorship opportunities 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
• PTO including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
• Retirement plans with 50% match of each contributed dollar, up to 8% of salary
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Among others

• 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 systems 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 rehabilitation goals
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary care team based on psychosocial assessment
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to assess ongoing needs and modify the care plan as necessary
• Educate interdisciplinary team members about the 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

• 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

Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options.

We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations.

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