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Dialysis LMSW -PRN Lubbock, Texas

Freedom at Home Dialysis

#Care Plans #Documentation #Multidisciplinary Team #LMSW #Billing #Licensure #Renal #Social Worker #Dialysis #End-Stage Renal Disease

Quick overview

The Renal Social Worker will assess patients' psychosocial status, identify treatment barriers, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans to improve outcomes. Responsibilities also include educating patients and families on psychosocial issues related to ESRD, facilitating transplant referrals, managing admissions, and completing documentation for billing.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited school and hold current state licensure or appropriate certification to practice. Required experience includes working with renal patients, strong communication and customer service skills, and experience assisting patients with insurance-related issues.

postgraduate degreeCommunicationCustomer ServiceDocumentationRelationship DevelopmentPatient EducationQuality ImprovementDecision MakingPsychosocial AssessmentCare Plan ImplementationFamily EducationBilling SupportInsurance Issue ResolutionEnd-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Transplant ReferralsPatient Admission Management

Job description

Company Description Renal Licensed Master Social Worker-PRN Join the team at Freedom At Home Dialysis.
We're the leading provider of staff-assisted home dialysis in the Lubbock, Texas area, and we're driven by a simple, powerful mission: to improve the quality of life for our patients.
We understand that a career in healthcare is deeply personal.
Our team is our greatest asset, and we believe in investing in their growth through appreciation and encouragement.
Due to our growing patient census, we're currently looking for a Renal Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to join us.

Job Description

As a Renal Social Worker (LMSW), you will play a key role in supporting our patients' well-being. Your responsibilities will include: Assessing patients' psychosocial status and identifying barriers to successful treatment as part of a comprehensive assessment. Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans that improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Providing patient and family education on psychosocial issues related to End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and available support services. Working with the interdisciplinary team to educate patients on all treatment options and facilitate transplant referrals. Managing the patient admission process to ensure a smooth transition and adherence to the care plan. Completing all required documentation to support the billing process.

Qualifications

EDUCATION  Master's Degree in Social Work with a concentration in clinical practice from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).  Current stale licensure or appropriate certification/registration by the slate if required in order to practice social work or be called a Social Worker. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS  Experience with renal patients required  Demonstrated leadership competencies and skills for the position, including: o Excellent communication skills- verbal and written,  Excellent customer service,  Practices continuous quality improvement,  Good relationship development skills,  Sound decision making Experience with helping patients deal with insurance related issues.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. All applicants will be required to pass a criminal background check.