Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care jobs in Troy, NY

Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care provides social work services to home care patients and their families. Assesses and treats emotional and behavioral problems related to patient illness. Being a Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care participates as a member of multi-disciplinary team and may assist patients in treatment planning. May contribute to the formulation of discharge plans. Additionally, Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care requires a master's degree of social work. Typically reports to a senior case manager. Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Master Social Worker- MSW
  • JobRapido
  • troy, NY FULL_TIME
  • POSITION FEATURES:

    State LMSW required; LCSW preferred; supervision available.

    Full time : 40 Hours - Full Benefits

    Locations split between: (Troy, NY and Schenectady, NY)


    About this role:

    As a Social Worker with Fresenius Medical Care, you will provide psychosocial services for our dialysis clinic patients.  You will work with the health care team to promote positive adjustment, rehabilitation, and improved quality of life for our patients. As well as support the clinic staff in understanding the emotional, psychological, and behavioral impact of chronic kidney disease on the patient and family.

    How you grow or advance in your career: We believe in encouraging our employees to achieve their full potential by offering opportunities for advancement.  We have a social work specific career ladder ranging from pre-licensed (in states where permitted), to three potential levels of facility social work, as well as a leadership path from Social Worker to Manager, Senior Manager and Senior Director. 

    Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset — we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits, we take care of our people.

    Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart.

    At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today.

    PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    As a member of the nephrology health care team, you will assess the patients' psychosocial status, strengths and areas of need that may affect rehabilitation and optimal treatment outcomes as part of the comprehensive patient assessment.

    • Collaborates with the patient and health care team to identify effective interventions that will help the patient meet rehabilitation, treatment goals, and improve quality of life.
    • Utilizes patient education programs, established social work theory and methods, social work focused interventions, and quality of life measurement instruments as part of the assessment and care planning to address barriers and meet patient treatment goals.
    • Provides monitoring and interventions for the patient to adjust to dialysis and achieve optimal psychosocial status and quality of life.
    • Assesses patient knowledge of kidney disease for barriers that may affect adherence to treatment.
    • Provides supportive counseling services to patients as permitted within the scope of their clinical training and state license.
    • Provides information and assists the team and patient with referrals to community resources (home health services, vocational rehabilitation, etc.) to facilitate optimal treatment outcomes.
    • Maintains current knowledge regarding local vocational/educational rehabilitation programs and assist patients with referral and access to vocational rehabilitation to enable them to remain employed, become employed or receive education.
    • Assesses patient awareness of advance directives; assists with accessing advance directive forms/information and facilitates discussion of advance directive wishes, if necessary, with the healthcare team and the patient's family/support persons.
    • Participates in the discussion of patient DNR status in the facility to ensure patient and/or family understand and make an informed decision about their care.
    • Reports on quality indicators related to adherence, such as missed and shortened treatments, quality of life trends, and service recovery.
    • Works with patient, family and health care team to provide education tailored to the patient’s learning style, communication barriers, and needs.
    • Provides educational and goal directed counseling to patients who are seeking transplant.
    • Facilitates the transplant referral process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team on transplant waitlist management.
    • Provides ongoing education to patient/family regarding psychosocial issues related to end stage renal disease (ESRD) and all support services that are available.
    • Reviews patient rights and responsibilities, grievance information (company and network) and other facilities policies with patient and/or the patients’ representative to ensure patients’ understanding of the rights and expectations of them.
    • Provide training to clinic staff pertaining to psychosocial topics as needed.

    EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

    • Masters in Social Work
    • Must have state required license

    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

    • 0 – 2 years’ related experience

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

    • The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • Travel required (if multiple facilities or home visits, if applicable)

    EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

    Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

    "The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.
     
    Annual Rate: $55,000.00 - $77,000.00"


    About the Company:
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Social Worker
  • Centers Health Care
  • Granville, NY FULL_TIME
  • Granville Center is hiring a Social Worker (SW) in Granville, NY. DUTIES: Maintaining and/or improving resident’s ability to control everyday physical needs and mental/psychosocial needs Identifying i...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Social Worker
  • Centers Health Care
  • Argyle, NY FULL_TIME
  • Washington Center is hiring a Social Worker (SW) in Argyle, NY. DUTIES: Maintaining and/or improving resident’s ability to control everyday physical needs and mental/psychosocial needs Identifying ind...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Social Worker
  • Centers Health Care
  • Granville, NY FULL_TIME
  • Granville Center is hiring a Social Worker (SW) in Granville, NY. DUTIES: Maintaining and/or improving resident’s ability to control everyday physical needs and mental/psychosocial needs Identifying i...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Medical Social Worker
  • St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates
  • Troy, NY FULL_TIME
  • Social Worker –Ambulatory Care- Obstetrics/Gynecology practices - Troy, NY - full timeRemote options available - Local candidate needed due to regular on site training and meetings3K sign on eligible ...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Temporary Social Worker
  • Centers Health Care
  • Granville, NY TEMPORARY
  • Slate Valley Center is hiring a Temporary Social Worker (SW) in Granville, NY. DUTIES: Maintaining and/or improving resident’s ability to control everyday physical needs and mental/psychosocial needs ...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Occupational Therapist Home Health Full Time
  • Centerwell Home Health
  • Ballston Lake, NY
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As aHome Health Occupational Therapist, you will: Ass...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LPN, Home Health Per Diem
  • Humana
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As aHome Health LPN,you will: Provide professional nu...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Community Care
  • Latham, NY
  • Developmental Pediatrics of the Capital Region is looking for a full time Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join their ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physical Therapist Home Health Full Time
  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first $10,000 Sign on Bonus! Area of Coverage: South Pittsf...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Full Time Social Worker - Primary Care Setting
  • Trinity Health
  • Rensselaer, NY
  • Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day Shift Description: Full Time Social Worker - Family Medical Group - Rensselaer, NY ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Supervisor - CFTSS - OLP
  • Vanderheyden
  • Troy, NY
  • The Clinical Supervisor shall maintain a small caseload providing clinical services that are intended to prevent the pro...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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NYSUT Digital Communications Specialist
  • NYSUT
  • Latham, NY
  • Overview NYSUT is seeking an experienced Digital Experience & Advocacy Specialist as part of our core web and digital co...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Social Worker - Troy, FT (remote options - local candidate only)
  • Trinity Health
  • Troy, NY
  • Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day Shift Description: Social Worker -Ambulatory Care- Obstetrics/Gynecology practices ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Troy is a city in the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Rensselaer County. The city is located on the western edge of Rensselaer County and on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. Troy has close ties to the nearby cities of Albany and Schenectady, forming a region popularly called the Capital District. The city is one of the three major centers for the Albany Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which has a population of 1,170,483. At the 2010 census, the population of Troy was 50,129. Troy's motto is Ilium fuit. Troja est, which means "Ilium was, Troy is". Today, Troy is home to Renssel...
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Income Estimation for Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care jobs
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