We are currently looking for a Full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker for a Dialysis Clinics based in Palm Bay. This position may include patients at two of our unit locations and will provide psychosocial assistance and concrete services for the patient, their families and follow up on patients' health care funding programs. Pay Range is $33-$42 per hour DOE. Would consider taking someone on a Temp to Perm basis OR Direct Hire Rate may be adjusted while working the temp portion. Monday-Friday around 35-40 hours per week, typically 8-5.  Caseload of around 46 patients. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice.

• Composes and updates psychosocial evaluations and assessments. Shares pertinent information to the other care team members as situations arise.
• Participates in team review at patient care assessments and recommends changes in approach based on patient's current psychosocial needs. Completes the social work section of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan promptly and participates in the routing process.
• Communicates with discharge planner for patient transfer between hospital and outpatient facility to identify problems with a smooth transition to outpatient status or other services needed.
• Meets with the patient and family member(s) to complete a new patient chart.
• Provides ongoing counseling to patient and family member(s) concerning emotional and lifestyle impact of CRF.
• Maintains current demographic information in patient chart and EMR.
• Provides social work services to all dialysis patients and their families and provides documentation at least monthly in each patient's medical record.
• Identifies appropriate community agencies and resources, assisting patients and families in their utilization. Handles all patient applications for assistance, including dietary supplements and medication.
• Arranges and coordinates nursing home placements as needed.
• Home visits as appropriate.
• Inform and recommend to authorizing individuals, emergency financial aid for patients.
• Advocates for renal patient transportation. Assists patients with their transportation arrangements. Initiates changes in transportation type when the patient's physical condition changes. Handles transportation complaints.
• Meets with prospective new dialysis patients referred by physicians, initiating orientation in CRF, dialysis, and CFKC.
• Completes outside reporting requirements from State and Federal regulatory agencies.
• Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs, serve on committees, and volunteers for special duty assignments.
• Able to create or participate in a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
• Arranges and coordinates transient dialysis treatments for CFKC patients.
• Covers services in the absence of other Social Service personnel.
• Maintains compliance with HIPAA policy and procedures.
• Provides counsel to patients, family, and designated Health Care Surrogate regarding Living Wills, Code status, or any other Advance Directive. The patient's Nephrologist will be informed of any patient designation for less than a complete code. Social Service will provide follow-up counsel at least annually to determine if the previous code status decision is still current for any decision other than a complete code.
• Counsel the problematic patients and the non-compliant patient for better behavior and health outcomes. Work with outside resources to coordinate care planning.
• Be available to participate in disaster situations. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Has completed a course of study and holds a Master's degree from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), State of Florida
• Current Florida Driver's license and safe driving record

About Company: As a dialysis provider, this Dialysis Facility maintains an environment where health care is genuinely focused on the patient and not the bottom line. Each day, our clinical team is engaging and passionate about our work and the Service we provide. We are searching for somebody to join us and help promote our vision of "Large Enough to Serve, Small Enough to Care."

Summary of What We Offer:

• Group Medical Insurance
• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employer paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid-Time Off (PTO) 168 hours year one; 208 hours year two
• Paid Jury Duty
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan 

 A Drug-Free Workplace and is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where various backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish. The chosen candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment drug test and a background check.