Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Company: Somatus
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
****This is a remote role; however, you must reside within the
state of Oklahoma****Objective:As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
you will assess, educate and collaborate with patients on care
planning that addresses everything from work, travel and financial
concerns to emotional support. Provide individuals, families, and
groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic,
acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising patients
and/or family/caregivers, providing patient education and
counseling, and making referrals for other services. The Social
Worker may also provide care and case management, or interventions
designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers
to access to healthcare.Essential Functions:Participates in care
planning in collaboration with the patient and healthcare team to
identify effective interventions that will help the patient meet
rehabilitation, treatment goals, and improve quality of
life.Assesses patient knowledge of kidney disease for barriers that
may affect adherence to treatment.Assess for social determinants of
health that may impact treatment and assist with identifying
community resources to address needs.Assist patient and/or
family/caregiver in completing applications for services and/or
resources.Provides ongoing education to patient/family regarding
psychosocial issues related to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End
Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and all support services that are
available.Enables support groups and family members in dealing with
and understanding the needs of the patient.Develops detailed and
error-free case notes involving mental health and risk
assessments.Adjusts treatment plans in compliance with changes in
the status of the patient.Provides information and assists the team
and patient with referral to community resources (home health
services, vocational rehabilitation, etc.) to facilitate optimal
treatment outcomes.Provides supportive and goal directed counseling
to patients who are seeking transplant.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.In collaboration with the physician and
nurse, participates in the discussion of patient DNR status in the
facility to ensure patient understanding and informed decision
making.Utilize motivational interview techniques to address
non-adherence and quality of life concerns for all
patients.Collaborates with Facility Management and
Accounting/Billing to address patient issues related to insurance
or copay concerns.Conduct in-home and face to face visits as
necessary to assess patient needs and implement plan of care (up to
50% same day travel with this role).Perform other duties as
assigned Competencies:Works and communicates well in a team
environment.Displays ethical conduct at all times toward patients,
families, and co-workers.Completes training as required and
demonstrates professional effectiveness and positive
demeanor.Maintains a customer/client focus.Required Education and
Experience:Master's degree in social work.Active and unrestricted
state-specific licensure required; Licensed Master Social Worker Or
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerReliable transportation (role has up
to 50% same day travel to conduct face to face visits with
clients)Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate
clearly and concisely both orally and in writing to patients,
family members and various professionals.Basic computer skills and
understanding. Preferred Education and ExperienceFive (5) years of
related work experience.Two (2) years of experience working with
the dialysis/kidney care population. Fluency in both English and
SpanishTrack record of excellent customer service skills.Medicare
or Medicaid experience preferredOther DutiesPlease note this job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.Our
priority is the health and safety of our members, colleagues,
partners, and community. Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is required
for employment. If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical
reasons or sincerely-held religious beliefs, we will consider
requests for reasonable accommodations consistent with our policy,
and where we are able to provide such accommodations without undue
hardship to the company pursuant to applicable law.Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.Somatus, Inc. provides equal
employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race,
color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national
origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company
takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed,
and employees are treated during employment without regard to any
of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be
tolerated.IND1
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