PURPOSE AND SCOPE : Supports FMCNA's mission core values expected behaviors and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program including following all regulatory and FMS policy and procedure requirements.

Provides psychosocial services to patients treated by the facility including in-center and home dialysis patients (if applicable) utilizing Social Work Theory of Human Behavior and accepted methods of social work practice.

Works with the health care team to promote positive adjustment rehabilitation and improved quality of life for our patients.

In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team informs educates and supports staff in understanding the emotional psychological and behavioral impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on the patient and family to ensure comprehensive quality care of our patients.

Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Indicators and Outcomes and Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Activities including those related to patient satisfaction and quality of life and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMCNA Quality Goals.

Adheres to all requirements of the FMCNA Compliance Program and all FMS policy requirements. This is an entry level MSW role.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : CUSTOMER SERVICES :

• Responsible for driving the FMS culture through values and customer services standards.
• Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication.
• Takes initiative and action to respond resolve and follow up regarding customer services issues with all customers in a timely manner.

PRINICIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES RELATED TO PATIENT CARE : Patient Assessment / Care Planning Counseling :

• As a member of the interdisciplinary team assesses patients' psychosocial status strengths and areas of need that may affect rehabilitation and optimal treatment outcomes as part of the comprehensive patient assessment.
• 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.
• Utilizes FMS Ultra Care patient education programs established social work theory and methods and quality of life measurement instruments as part of assessment and care planning to resolve barriers and meet patient treatment goals.
• Provides established outcomes driven psycho-educational counseling methods aimed at improving areas of need treatment adherence vocational / educational rehabilitation and / or quality of life.
• 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.
• Will provide general information about Do Not Resuscitate Orders and Advanced Directives
• Provides information and assists the team and patient with referral to community resources (home health services vocational rehabilitation etc.

to facilitate optimal treatment outcomes.

• 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.
• Provides usual care and / or Social Work Intensive to address non-adherence and quality of life concerns for all patients
• Knowledgeable of and adheres to FMCNA Social Work Policy including documentation

Patient Education :

• Assess patient knowledge of kidney disease for barriers that may affect adherence to treatment. Works with patient family and health care team to provide education tailored to the patient's learning style and needs.
• With other members of the interdisciplinary team provides appropriate information about all treatment modalities. Facilitates the transplant referral process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team if delegated by Clinical Manager.
• Provides ongoing education to patient / family regarding psychosocial issues related to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and all support services that are available.
• Reviewed 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.
• Collaborates with the team on appropriate QAI activities.

Patient Admission :

Understands the referral and admission process and supports the clinic in regard to the patient needs for scheduling to maximize adherence and adjustment

Insurance and Financial Assistance :

• Collaborates with facility management Financial Coordinators and Billing Group staff to address patient issues related to insurance.
• In collaboration with Financial Coordinators provides information and education to patients about payment to dialysis (federal state commercial insurance state renal programs AKF HIPP and entitlement programs)
• 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.

Reassess patient demographic and insurance information changes every quarter. Notifies all appropriate departments of changes.

Understands FMCNA financial policies and procedures as they related to patient services. Collaborate with Financial Coordinators to educate patients about programs that may be available to assist with uncovered services how to resolve billing concerns and understand financial responsibilities.

Staff Related :

• Assist with interview process and decision to hire new personnel if requested by CM or AM / DO.
• Works with the administrative support staff to maintain updated patient resource lists (e.g. maintain updated list of transportation resources).
• Develops and provides training to staff pertaining to psychosocial topics as needed. Trains staff in Ultra Care Programs as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

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)

EDUCATION :

Masters In Social Work Required

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :

• 0 - 2 years' related experience.
• State Specific Licensure required

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.

Career with a purposeWe offer an opportunity to create and deliver treatments that save and change lives for the better.

We’ll support your ongoing development. And you’ll be part of a dedicated team of people who inspire each other to create the best possible healthcare outcomes each and every day.

Inclusion and diversityJoining Fresenius Medical Care means becoming part of a team that values diversity. We embrace the wealth of different backgrounds, cultures, experiences and opinions that make up our workforce and strive to create an inclusive atmosphere in which all our employees feel valued.

StabilityDeveloping innovative products and continuously improving our renal therapies made us the clear market leader in the production of hemodialysis machines, with sustainable, profitable growth .

This position provides our 125000 employees with the stability and security they need to help improve the lives of our patients.

Learning and developmentWe offer participation in programs at world-class business schools, leadership development, regular training for our nurses, health care professionals and manufacturing staff and digital access to high-quality educational content for all employees worldwide 24 / 7.

Local benefitsOur employees enjoy both local and global opportunities for growth and personal fulfilment. We offer local benefits designed to suit the requirements of the respective country and place of work to create ideal conditions everywhere.

Work-life balanceWe want to empower people to deliver better care. Therefore, we promote a better work-life balance through flexible working hours, part-time models, the possibility to work from home, and more.

About the Position : Vacancies are located at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TexasandWillford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.

• Recruitment / Relocation Incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

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You may be eligible for the following benefits. However, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies.

Health insurance

Most employees are eligible for the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHB). This program offers health insurance for you, your spouse and your children under the age of 26.

It offers many different health plan choices, so you can find a plan that works best for you and your family.

Dental and vision insurance

Most employees are also eligible for the Federal Employee Dental Vision Insurance Plan (FEDVIP). FEDVIP is a separate insurance plan from FEHB.

You can sign up for dental plan, a vision plan or both types of insurance. You can choose from several different plans to cover yourself, your spouse and your unmarried, dependent children up to the age of 22.

Life insurance

Most employees are eligible for the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance program (FEGLI). You can choose coverage starting at one year’s salary up to more than six times your salary, and you can get coverage on the lives of your spouse and eligible children too.

Long-term care insurance

The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long-term care insurance to help pay for costs of care when you can no longer perform everyday tasks for yourself like eating, dressing and bathing, due to a chronic illness, injury, disability or aging.

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Flexible spending accounts

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

University Health System is one of the largest employers in San Antonio. We are a nationally renowned teaching hospital consistently recognized as a leader in advanced treatment options, new technologies and clinical research.

Our mission is to improve the good health of the community through high quality compassionate patient care, innovation, education and discovery.

We are currently looking for LCSW’s to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with a reputation for exceptional service and patient care.

What you will do :

Provides professional level skills required in the clinical practice of social work, affording direct and indirect services to clients in health settings and working with a multidisciplinary team in evaluation and treatment planning for individuals, families and groups.

Offers a broad spectrum of social work services to clients with a multiplicity of needs. Serves as a role model and clinical trainer for other staff, establishing priorities for self and peers, ensuring that services are rendered in a prompt, efficient and effective manner.

Actively supports the policies and procedures of the University Health.

What we require :

Current licensure for the state of Texas as an LCSW is required.

A Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school, three year's current experience in social work and demonstrated level of clinical social work skills indicative of ability to engage in self-regulated practice are required.

Minimum of one year providing supervision to social workers or other related fields is preferred.

Why you should apply :

FSA accounts

Retirement plans

Amazing Medical Benefits (Vision plan Included)

Dental

Education reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Generous PTO accrual

University Health was recognized as a 2022 Top U.S. Workplace.

Please apply at bestcareerssa.com

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a full time Social Worker position in the San Antonio area.

Job Description :

Providing social service activity as it relates to the patients and their families. This includes treatment, planning, and consultation with other staff members.

Experience in assessing the patient’s and their family’s emotional and social factors in order to estimate their capacity and potential.

Assisting in discharge planning from agency service when care is no longer appropriate by submitting a written summary of services provided.

This includes an assessment of the patient’s current status to be retained in the patient’s chart. Participate in discharge planning, and in-services programs related to the needs of the patient.

Qualifications :

• Licensed Social Worker in the State of Texas - required
• 1+ years' experience with license - required
• Experience with Hospice or Home Health - preferred
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Clean background, drug screen, and driving record

Benefits :

• Semi-monthly pay periods - Direct Deposit
• Healthcare Benefits Include : Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(K)
• PTO (Personal Time Off)
• Holiday Pay
• $3,000 Sign On Bonus

Harbor Healthcare is recruiting for Beacon Hospice of San Antonio. Please apply directly through this website, complete the online application, and attach resume.

Description

Provide varied social work (SW) services to managed care patients and their families.Aid in development of treatment plans, patient discharge needs, and provide social, emotional and mental assessments on patients.

Act as an advocate for members and their families linking them to educational resource and community resources to support their healthcare.

SW participates in GMG High Risk meeting or Case Management (CM) team meeting to optimize care plane, treatment plans and GMG protocols.

Serves as a resource to the care team.

Essential Functions :

• Serve as a strong resource to GMG physicians, clinical staff and CM staff regarding community services, resources, and facilities to best serve the patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of utilization management, care coordination, and current standards of care as a foundation for assessment and planning activities.
• Assess the medical, physical, psycho-social and transition needs of patients and families in various settings (hospital, SNF, home, clinic, etc.

to create individualized transitional and social plans.

• Conduct periodic reassessments and adjust plans accordingly.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families to optimize the plan of care, increase customer satisfaction and minimize misunderstandings.
• Confer with physician(s), case manager, and other pertinent sources to gather and provide information to the care team.
• Communicate with the MC Medical Director as indicated on pertinent patients to discuss patient status, issues, questions.

8.Document pertinent patient / family communications, referral authorizations and plans into the EMR in a timely manner.

9.Document appropriately in complex care database and other associated work-related systems.

10.Maintain current knowledge of health plan benefits, health plan contracts and preferred provider network.

11.Assume responsibility for personal and professional development and maintenance of skills in social work

12.Exercise tact and courtesy when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.

• Demonstrate effective decision-making and individual reasoning to the solution of problems.
• Attend and participate in assigned meetings.

15.Maintains strictest member and company confidentiality; Ensures member health information is secured each day.

16.Able to work efficiently under pressure.

17.Perform other duties as assigned.

Computer Skills :

Strong computer skills required; Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet software

Supervisory Responsibilities :

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Education, Job Experience, and Skills :

• Must have degree in social work (BSW) from an accredited program.
• Two or more years of managed care experience .
• At least 3 years of diverse clinical experience in caring for the acutely ill patients with multiple disease conditions in adult and geriatric populations.

4.Able to communicate clearly in both written and verbal format.Strong interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED Language SKILLS :

Bilingual (English / Spanish) language proficiency required.

Work Environment :

Depending upon the area assigned, may be 100% clinical setting or office setting in a clinical environment, Exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic, hospital, skilled nursing facility, or patient home environment.

Faced paced setting, with the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as required; May take after hours phone calls

Physical Requirements :

Requires manual dexterity, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crouching, bending, walking, lifting up to 40 lbs.

Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Social Work.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

CPR Certification

Social Worker