What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Dialysis Social Worker position at Alpha Home Health and Hospice?
Role: Master Social Worker supporting dialysis patients and families in kidney care.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop care plans.
- Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and resource navigation.
- Advocate for patients within an interdisciplinary team including nurses, physicians, and dietitians.
- Coordinate to address social, emotional, and financial barriers to treatment adherence.
- Document in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Support patient education, adjustment to dialysis, and transitions of care.
- Experience in social work, preferably in healthcare or dialysis settings.
- Excellent communication, counseling, and advocacy skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational skills for documentation and care planning.