Nephrology Social Worker
Company: Satellite Healthcare
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
The purpose of the Nephrology Social Worker is to provide
psychosocial support to those living with kidney disease by
empowering patients to employ effective coping skills, promoting
positive adjustment to dialysis and to live the highest quality of
life. BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS: Health, Dental and Vision: Up to four
different choices, plus FSA and HSA options (with very generous
employer HSA contributions) Wellness: Programs include a cash
incentive for regular gym attendance and monthly payroll credits
for participating in programs offered throughout the year
Professional Development: Includes conference and educational
reimbursement, including opportunities for up-front tuition
payments Transit Commuter Reimbursement Account (TCRA): Eligible
expenses include fares and parking Retirement: 403(b) with a
dollar-for-dollar match from Satellite of up to 6% for eligible
earnings Work/Life Benefits: Our expansive program includes
counseling, parenting help, financial coaching, and legal
consultations, pet insurance, auto & home insurance, and student
loan support ABOUT SATELLITE HEALTHCARE Satellite Healthcare, Inc.
has been among the nation's leading not-for-profit providers of
kidney dialysis and related services since 1974. Through its
affiliated services, Satellite WellBound, Satellite Dialysis, and
Satellite Research, Satellite Healthcare provides unparalleled
early patient wellness education, personalized clinical services,
and a complete range of dialysis therapy choices. In addition,
Satellite Healthcare has a well-recognized, enduring commitment to
philanthropy and community service, from funding millions of
dollars in research grants to sponsoring kidney programs
nationwide. Satellite Healthcare is committed to advancing the
standard of chronic kidney disease care so patients can enjoy a
better life.At Satellite Healthcare (SHC), we work with Purpose at
the heart of everything we do. It starts with our Mission to make
life better for those with kidney disease and our Vision to be
unsurpassed in our individualized experience, our quality, and our
compassion. Our core Values round out our Purpose by defining how
we choose to show up each day. As a member of the team, you will be
invited to discover your own personal purpose at work and ways to
activate that purpose to create a more fulfilling work-life for
yourself. It is our hope and belief that, as you and your
colleagues learn to courageously live and work by your purpose, you
will find that it not only lifts your work and career, but the
organization and the community of patients as well. ABOUT THE ROLE
A focus on person-centered care is integral to the accomplishment
of Satellite Healthcare's vision for comprehensive CKD care. The
purpose of the role of Nephrology social worker is to utilize
social work expertise and clinical knowledge to educate patients on
best choices for treatment, health and wellness when living with
kidney disease to enhance quality of life. The Nephrology social
worker brings value to the interdisciplinary team by providing care
coordination, assessment and management of psychosocial issues and
overall patient advocacy. Based in social work principles, the
Nephrology social worker empowers patients to take control of their
health and treatment choices, providing psychoeducation to increase
patient confidence. This personalized care is the goal of social
work and key to the excellent experience that Satellite Healthcare
strives to achieve.The Nephrology Social Worker aligns with
Satellite's mission to make life better for those living with
kidney disease. We provide psychosocial support for our patients.
We teach effective coping skills, promote positive adjustment to
dialysis and empower patients to live the highest quality of life
possible. We bring solution-focused, individualized care to our
patients to fit their lifestyle. We are patient advocates. ABOUT
YOU You will play a vital role to ensure that we deliver on our
Mission to make life better for those with kidney disease and our
Vision to be unsurpassed in our individualized experience, our
quality, and our compassion. You approach your work with an
indisputable sense of greater Purpose. You are patient-focused and
thrive in environments that provide you fulfillment when enhancing
the lives of those you care and serve. You are a collaborative in
developing plans of care for patients and employ critical thinking
and flexibility to solve problems. Lastly, you are high energy,
love a challenge, are goal oriented, and gain deep satisfaction
from building lifetime relationships. WHAT YOU WI LL GAIN
Relationships: You will work directly with a multi-disciplinary
team who are just as passionate as you with making a difference in
others' lives. Experienced Nephrology social worker leaders will
mentor you in your practice. You will also work alongside servant
leaders who look to support you in providing care that is
unsurpassed by others in our industry. In the chronic care setting
of dialysis, you will develop rapport and relationships with
patients, allowing you to monitor and support their progress over
weeks, months, and years. Impact: You will provide care that will
enable our patients to live a better life that meets their needs
holistically. You will be a key member of the interdisciplinary
team, partnering with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and other
disciplines to provide holistic, highest-quality care to our
patients. Growth: You will receive many challenges that will
enhance your professional skills and capabilities. You will receive
expert mentorship from experienced Nephrology social workers to
guide your professional growth and development. You will work in an
environment where fulfilling one's aspirations is not necessarily a
linear path, but more like a jungle gym with multiple options for
development. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Preferable
experience from other health and human services field. Medical
experience highly desirable. Education: Master's Degree in Social
Work from an accredited CSWE institution License/Certifications:
MSW required. LCSW preferred. ASW (CA) recommended. Licensure/LMSW
required in states with licensure (TX, TN).Job Type: Full-time
Keywords: Satellite Healthcare, San Mateo , Nephrology Social Worker, Other , San Mateo, California
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