Henry Ford Health dialysis facilities (Greenfield Health Systems)offers a compassionate, multi-specialty team, modern technology, clinical expertise, and the latest medical knowledge to provide renal patients the highest quality care available. We have been part of the community since 1983 and are close to celebrating almost 40 years of excellence dedicated to dialysis!
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Masters-prepared Social Workers to work with our renal patients and families to assist with the adjustment to what is likely a life-changing event. Provide emotional and social adjustment counseling, assistance with removing barriers to treatment, education on kidney disease and treatment goals, and bridging barriers to referral services and community resources.
Conducts initial psychosocial interviews with patients and families in order to assess baseline level of functioning, comprehension of illness and its ramifications, and impact of individual/family history upon current and future psychosocial functioning.
Provides ego-supportive counseling to patients and their families in order to maximize ongoing psychosocial functioning.
Provides crisis intervention to patients and families as needed.
Functions as a patient advocate and as a liaison between the patient and multiple care delivery systems.
Participates in comprehensive inter-disciplinary team patient care meetings with appropriate documentation on IDT assessment and plan of care.
Records psychosocial assessments, update assessments and progress notes in accordance with established recording guidelines.
Education/Experience
Masters of Social Work Degree required.
Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of Chronic Kidney Disease (ESKD) on activities of daily living, quality of life and mental health needs.
Familiar with both clinical and case management techniques.
Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.