Social Worker - Dialysis
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Job Description
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
Job Title: Renal Social Worker
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Mon-Fri, day shift
Location: Holy Cross Silve Spring
Position Purpose
Responsible for assessing, counseling, referral and supportive services to patients and their families in a manner consistent with professional standards and institutional mission and policies. Collaborates with physicians, medical professionals and other staff to ensure the quality of care given. Provides care for the adult or geriatric patient (as defined in the unit scope of care). Utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient's age to ensure that psychosocial needs of the patient are met. Involves appropriate parties (i.e. patient's family or guardian, outside agencies) in the psychosocial care of the patient as needed.
As a Renal Social Worker, you will:
Demonstrate adequate communication with the patient, the patient's family (when appropriate) and other members of the health care team.
Assess patient transportation needs.
Complete application for the Kidney Disease Program on patients without secondary insurance.
Provide ongoing contact with patients and billing departments to ascertain current insurance information.
Document assessment of patient needs in medical records.
Plan and participate in multidisciplinary patient care conferences on a biannual basis, or more frequently if needed. Inform Director and/or Coordinator of patient care information issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in social work from an accredited university
Current LCSW Licensure by the State of Maryland, or eligibility for licensure
1+ years of experience
Pay Range:
$34.07 - $52.84 per hour
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
Free parking
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George's, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health's high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.
Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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