What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Social Worker - Clinical Support Specialist position at Fresenius?
About this Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Social Worker to join our dialysis clinic team. As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in providing psychosocial services to our patients, promoting positive adjustment, rehabilitation, and improved quality of life.
Working closely with the healthcare team, you will assess patients' psychosocial status, strengths, and areas of need that may affect treatment outcomes. Your expertise will help identify effective interventions to address barriers and meet patient treatment goals.
You will provide supportive counseling services to patients, as permitted within the scope of your clinical training and state license. Additionally, you will facilitate referrals to community resources, such as home health services and vocational rehabilitation, to enable patients to remain employed or achieve their education goals.
How You Grow or Advance in Your Career:
We believe in fostering employee growth and development through opportunities for advancement. Our social work career ladder offers various levels of facility social work positions, from pre-licensed to leadership roles. This allows you to advance your career while making a meaningful impact on our patients' lives.