at Total Renal Care, Inc., DBA Davita in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
417 Ware Ave,Rockford,Illinois,61107-6413,United States of America
The Social Worker provides guidance, assessments, support, and information to patients and their families to maximize the psychosocial functioning and adjustment of the patient in chronic kidney disease, including but not limited to, information and support related to behavioral health services, chemical dependency, coping skills, adjustment issues, bio-psycho-social support, and community resources
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Complex Care Management
Conduct patient assessments, screenings, and follow up for patients and/or caregivers facing high risk and/or complex behavioral health needs. Offer longitudinal care management and behavioral health support. Evaluates and monitors ongoing psychosocial issues and patient goals. Counsels new and current patients and families on treatment options and modalities; provides support, information, and assistance in treatment planning and adjusting to dialysis
Consult
Communicates and consults with interdisciplinary team regarding patient psychosocial issues affecting treatment and well-being. Offer office hours and collaboration with team to offer subject matter expertise. Engages in complex case reviews with the internal team.
Coordinates
Independently analyzes and navigates referrals to community, private, state, and federal agencies based on psychosocial needs (e.g. mental health, financial programs, medication assistance programs, vocational rehabilitation programs, transportation resources, and home health agencies).
Administrative
Other duties as assigned, operational meetings, teammate trainings, and administrative tasks
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
Licensed or Registered in the state of practice as required by state regulations
Licensed masters-level social worker or Licensed clinical-social worker
Demonstrated knowledge of government and private insurance programs
Intermediate proficiency in MS Work, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Experience working with kidney care patients preferred
DaVita Integrated Kidney Care (DaVita IKC) is an the integrated care division of DaVita Inc. working on DaVita's vision to provide integrated care to all ESRD patients, who are some of the most medically complex and vulnerable patient populations in the US. Our more than 600 dedicated nurses, care coordinators, nurse practitioners (NPs) and business professionals integrate and manage care for more than 20,000 patients with late-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end stage renal disease (ESRD) across the US each month.
We've proven that integrating care achieves the triple aim of improved patient quality of life, better outcomes and lower total cost of care. What sets DaVita IKC apart is that we not only provide great care management but we start with our heart with our patients and each other. We focus on creating both a great experience for our patients and a special place to work for our teammates.
We're on a mission to revolutionize kidney care, with a vision of making integrated care the standard of care for all renal patients. To help us achieve our vision, we're investing extensively in developing both our model of care and our team. When you join DaVita IKC, you're joining a compassionate team committed to quality patient care. Through our commitment to training, growth and quality we consistently achieve superior clinical outcomes while giving teammates the opportunity to excel in an award-winning environment that enables them to thrive both professionally and personally.
Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation. Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."
Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.
Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.
What We'll Provide:
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