Dialysis Social Worker-MSW at Dialysis Clinic, Inc. in Manchester, Connecticut

Job Description:

**Overview**

The **Dialysis Social Worker** is responsible for assessing and responding to the psychosocial needs of our in-center hemodialysis patients. This includes counseling patients and their families on ESRD related issues consisting of treatment options, adjustment to chronic illness, insurance needs, and community resources.

**Responsibilities**

+ Counseling patients and their families regarding End Stage Renal Disease therapies.

+ Assisting patients in comparing the different therapies available so they can make educated decisions about their care.

+ Assisting patients with completing insurance/financial forms, providing additional information regarding insurance coverage as needed.

+ Assessing patients' personal and home-care needs so that appropriate referrals can be made to community resources and transportation agencies to maximize patients' access to care.

+ The Dialysis Social Worker is part of the interdisciplinary team, providing ongoing assessments of patients' needs and modifying the plan of care as needed.

**Qualifications**

+ A Masters Degree from an accredited Social Work Program is required.

+ A Current clinical license in the applicable state as a Social Worker.

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 Accommodations@dciinc.org 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.

**Job Location** _US-CT-Manchester | US-CT-Avon_

**Posted Date** _22 hours ago_ _(10/18/2021 12:14 PM)_

**_ID_** _2021-12931_

**_\# of Openings_** _1_

**_Address_** _319 Main Street_

**_Category_** _Social Work_