Licensed Master Social Worker-Part-Time-Day Shift

Job Description

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts psycho-social assessments on each patient and determines social work treatment plan compatible with a total medical treatment plan.
• Responsible for knowledge of the benefits available to patients under Public Law 92-603, Section 2991 for Medicare, as well as Medicaid, Blue Cross and other insurance coverage.
• Assist patients with interpretation of benefits available to these patients and assist patients in obtaining the benefits to which they are entitled.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary conferences and long-term, short-term care plan of the patient.
• Utilization of crises intervention techniques in accordance with assessed individual and / or family needs.
• Uses psychiatric consultation in selected situations.
• Refers to appropriate public and private community agencies and assists patients and their families in the use of them : (i.e.) transportation, public assistance, vocational rehabilitation, etc.
• Liaison between the Dialysis Center and affiliated hospitals and other dialysis center and collects pertinent information for patients transfer or transient visit to other hospital or dialysis centers.

Requirements

Must have at least 1 year of experience working with dialysis patients

Master’s degree in social work with a specialization in clinical practice from an accredited School of Social Work and Certification from the New York State Education Department.

Must be Licensed

Qualified by credentials and experience to meet Federal regulations for Social Workers in ESRD Programs.

Job Type : Part-time

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Hourly rate range is : $43.00-$47.00 / hr.

Work Location : In person