Pediatric Dialysis Social Worker-MSW

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states “the care of the patient is our reason for existence,” and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care. DCI offers paid training, competitive pay, weekends off, outstanding benefits and a positive, mission-driven culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

The Pediatric Dialysis Social Worker is responsible for assessing the needs of hemodialysis, home, and pre-ESRD patients; counseling patients and their families on ESRD related issues including psycho social, financial, and transportation needs.  This position works with our pediatric dialysis program in Austin.

Schedule: Part-time, three 8-hour shifts starting at 8:30am, weekends off

Compensation: Pay range starting at $30 per hour, depending on dialysis experience

Benefits:

• Support and mentor-ship opportunities available through peer and corporate training for individuals new to renal care
  
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
  
• Life insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
  
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
  
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
  
• Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Wellness program
  
• Among others

What You Can Expect:

• Counsels patient and families regarding ESRD therapies and the financial aspects of ESRD modalities. 
• Assists the patient in the completion of financial forms.  
• Ensures transportation by supplying the patient with appropriate information and making contacts with the patient.
• Participates in operational programs as required, including attending staff and in-service meetings.
• Gathers and documents information to assess and modify the care plan in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Compiles and develops educational materials to be used as teaching aids for patients and staff.

• Excellent communication skills
• Active listening skills to understand patient and family concerns
• Desire to collaborate with care teams
• Ability to problem solve

• Masters Degree from an accredited Social Work Program.
• Current clinical license in the 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 [email protected] 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.

Security Roles and Responsibilities can be reviewed at: https://www.dciinc.org/security-roles