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• 100% remote work
• High volume of regular client referrals
• Therapy focused model with zero administrative work
• 5-40 hrs per week - You decide your schedule
• Perform your work anywhere that has a reliable internet connection

Licensed Therapist Compensation

• Substantial Bonus
• Part-Time - Competitive hourly rate, with bonuses
• Full Time - Up to $135,000 / yearBenefits

Licensed Therapist Requirements :

• Active state license / s
• Independent practice capability
• Following credentials are accepted - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC Licensed Mental Health Professional - LMHP Psychologist ( PhD / PsyD )

About this role :

As a Social Worker with Fresenius Medical Care, you will provide psychosocial services for our dialysis clinic patients.

You will w ork 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 : $64,000.00 - $92,000.00"

Job Details

Description

Under limited supervision, the Social Worker helps Independent, Assisted Living, and Memory Support residents and their families navigate the life experience.

Assesses and advocates for residents' psychosocial well-being through care planning and coordination of services. The Social Worker may assist management, medical providers and care managers by acting as a consultant for residents with complex psychosocial needs.

Pay Range : $32 41 / hr

Part-Time 20 hours / week, flexible days and times

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Work Duties

• Ensures that residents' social service needs are identified, care planned and documented, and that appropriate action is taken;
• Assists residents and their families to navigate through internal CCRC levels of living;
• Helps residents negotiate the complex medical health insurance system, assists with appeals and other related advocacy and education.

Provides resources and / or referrals.

• Provides one-on-one counseling with residents and establishes support groups;
• Counsels and assists families with issues of aging or concerns relating to caring for a resident;

Education Required

Masters of Social Work Degree

Experience / Training

At least 3 years of experience working in healthcare setting, with geriatric clients / residents; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

What's in it for you?

As the largest nonprofit owner / operator of senior living communities in California and one of the largest in the country, we are more than just a place to work.

We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU.

HumanGood offers competitive pay and phenomenal benefits. Eligible positions (30+ hours / week) start with 20 paid days off, plus seven holidays, a company-matching 401(k) and health plans that give you cash to use for those unexpected health issues.

We also offer a Tuition Reimbursement to promote your career advancement.

Come see what HumanGood has to offer!

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Hospice Medical Social Worker

Provide Medical Social Services to the hospice patients and / or family in their homes according to the Plan of Care provided by the Our Medical Director and the RN Case Manager.

This is a PER DIEM Position PART TIME.

Initial Assessment for Psychosocial / Bereavement : $125.00

Recertifications : $125.00

Regular Visit / Follow up : $100.00

Mileage Rate is 63 cents per mile to and from visit.

Please note, you do not get paid hourly while driving or doing routine visits.

Hourly Rate is $50-$65 for any In-Services, Training, Phone Calls that are not Routine, IDG meetings, etc..

Responsibilities and Duties

Conduct a psychosocial assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment within 5 days of admission to the hospice program.

This includes emotional, social, financial and environmental resources and to identify appropriate psychosocial problems, interventions and goals for the patient's plan of care.

• Participate in IDG meetings and the development of the patient's plan of care. Assists the IDG in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to a terminal illness.
• Observe, record and report changes on the patient's emotional and social factors that are being affected by the patient's illness and his / her need for care and his / her response to treatment.
• Maintain and submit written clinical records as deemed by the Agency, including the initial evaluation, the care plan and daily notes.
• Evaluate the patient's and family's response to, and effectiveness of, the medical social work intervention.
• Providing psychosocial and emotional support to the patient / family.
• Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the patients' Case Managers to facilitate coordination of other staff visits.
• Participate in IDG and QAPI meetings and activities.
• If the patient / family declines Social Work services, the Social Worker continues to offer support to the IDG in it's care of the patient and to monitor the patient / caregiver's evolving needs.
• Participate in discharge planning, as needed.
• Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his / her Medical Social Worker practice through formal education, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizational meetings, and / or individual research and reading.
• Assess the patient's / family member's ability to cope with the patient's dying.
• Act as consultant to the members of the health team, assists them in understanding the social, emotional and environmental factors related to the patient's health problems.
• Help patients to utilize the resources of their families and the community.
• Facilitating appropriate community resources and providing casework.

Job Conditions

• The ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.
• Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, standing.

Equipment Operation

Utilization of calculator, telephone, copy machine, thermometer, blood pressure cuff, other basic office equipment.

Qualifications

Master of Social Work Degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and clinical experience relevant to the psychosocial needs of patients and families OR Baccalaureate Degree in Social Work from an Institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education;

one (1) year of Social Work experience in a health care setting required and will be supervised by an MSW.

• Hospice Experience preferred
• The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

Requirements

• CPR Certification
• Physical Form signed by Doctor - (we provide this form)
• Recent TB Test and Titers (checks for previous vaccinations)
• 2 forms of ID (driver's license, social security card, passport)
• Auto Insurance
• Resume
• 2 References
• Good means of communication
• Reliable transportation

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Social Worker - San Francisco

Starting Salary

Bachelor's Degree : $51,923-$62,304

Master's Degree : $58,626-$70,352

Are you looking to make an impact and do work you are passionate about?

GGRC is committed to assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead lives of liberty and opportunity.

We are currently hiring for Social Workers in our San Francisco office.

When you are considering a new job, it’s normal to have tons of questions. Here are a few things we get asked all the time :

Where will I work?

This role offers a hybrid schedule giving you the opportunity to work clients in their homes in San Francisco County, our San Francisco office and from the comfort of your own home.

What you’ll Do :

Under the direction of the designated Supervising Social Worker, this position using Person Centered practices assesses the needs of developmentally disabled individuals and their families and develops and implements the person’s Individual Program Plan and coordinates associated services.

This position has the responsibility for managing a wide range of active cases requiring the skills of a professionally trained social worker, including creative planning in seeking and acquiring services for individuals supported.

This position meets with the individuals at their residence or in the community to design and develop the Individual Program Plan for the person supported, then implements, monitors and revises the program plan, assess needs and identifies barriers to individual’s developmental objectives.

Initiates and terminates regional center funding and insures that purchased services are provided. Prepares required reports and documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

Maintains records in compliance with federal and state requirements.

Acts as an advocate with individual supported and their family to assure receipt of entitled services and to assure client's rights are achieved.

Encourages individuals supported and their families to fully participate in coordinating and utilizing the resources available and reviews and insures that the individuals supported receive appropriate and effective services from existing community resources.

Initiates referrals and monitors progress of vendored services, evaluating availability and effectiveness of services. Identifies community service needs or gaps and assists community resources in the development of needed services and improving the quality of services.

May provide intake services and outreach services as assigned. Participates in internal and community committees and task forces as assigned.

Requirements

• You have;
• Knowledge of principles, objective and techniques of counseling individuals;
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal individual and group behavior, human growth and development of family relationships;
• Knowledge of community structure and organization and how to intervene constructively on behalf of individuals supported;
• Knowledge in the areas of : identifying and navigating generic services, objective and techniques of counseling individuals and typical and atypical child development behavior;
• Ability to interview skillfully;
• Ability to develop skills allowing for independent work, exercise judgment in making decisions as well as to cooperate and work as part of an interdisciplinary team;
• Ability to stimulate the cooperation of individuals supported, their families, and stimulate the cooperation of community agencies or individuals;
• Ability to speak and write effectively;
• Ability to maintain case records in a clear and concise manner;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree (from an accredited school of social welfare or related human services field preferred);
• Demonstrated interest in working with persons with developmental special needs;
• Access to reliable transportation.

Benefits

What are the benefits to working with GGRC?

Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program that reimburses qualifying employees up to $10,000 per fiscal year.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical and Dental benefits with a generous employer contribution and additional employer paid Life, Disability and Vision coverage.

10% employer contribution to a 403(b)-retirement account to help you save for the future!

GENEROUS TIME OFF BENEFITS!!!

No really, we mean generous :

13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 10 paid holidays, 4 personal holidays, 3 winter holidays, and up to 5 paid days for continuing education.

What makes GGRC so special?

GGRC values diversity, we believe in creating an environment where people of all backgrounds can collaborate to find solutions to complex problems.

We are community minded and passionate.

GGRC values each person as a full, robust, and unique individual and interacts with each person in a manner that is respectful and responsive.

We endeavor to place each person at the center of his, her or their own life. We approach each person as an expert on his, her or their own life and identity with a clear and attentive inquiry into what is important to, as well as important for, that one person (whether coworker or person-served, family member or other stakeholder).

How to apply :

GGRC values diversity; people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please complete the application and submit your most recent resume.

If you feel that the questions do not accurately capture what you have to offer Golden Gate Regional Center, you are also welcome to attach a cover letter.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to submit yours soon. We look forward to reading your application.

Golden Gate Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employees are required to have the Covid-19 vaccine unless they have a religious or medical exemption.