Social Worker

CFKC is currently looking for a Full-time, non-exempt-level Social Worker to be based out of our Palm Bay location. This position will likely be covering patients at two of our unit locations to provide psychosocial assistance and concrete services for patient and their families and follows up on programs for patients' health care funding. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Specialization in clinical practice is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Please 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. Composes and updates psychosocial evaluations and assessments. Shares pertinent information to the other care team members as situations arise. Participates in team review at patient care conferences and recommends changes in approach, based on patient's current psychosocial needs. Completes the social work section of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan in a timely manner and participates in the routing process. Communicates with discharge planner for patient transfer between hospital and outpatient facility to identify problems with smooth transition to outpatient status or other services needed. Meets with the patient and family member(s) to complete new patient chart. Provides ongoing counseling to patient and family member(s) concerning emotional and lifestyle impact of CRF. Maintains current demographic information in patient chart and EMR. Provides social work services to all dialysis patients and their families and provides documentation at least monthly in each patient's medical record. Identifies appropriate community agencies and resources; assisting patient and family in their utilization. Handles all patient applications for assistance, including dietary supplements and medication. Arranges and coordinates nursing home placements as needed. Home visits as appropriate. Inform and recommend to Executive Director emergency financial aid for patients. Assists patients with their transportation arrangements. Initiates changes in transportation type when the patient physical condition changes. Advocates for renal patient transportation. Handles transportation complaints. Meets with prospective new dialysis patients referred by physicians, initiating orientation in CRF, dialysis and CFKC. Schedules work time to be available for all patients on all shifts at least once a week. Completes outside reporting requirements from State and Federal regulation agencies e.g. rehab status. Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs, serves on committees and volunteers for special duty assignments. Able to create or participate in a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP). Works with oversight from the licensed social service personnel. Arranges and coordinates transient dialysis treatments for CFKC patients. Covers services in the absence of other Social Service personnel. Makes arrangements for coverage by others in the department when planning an absence from work. Maintains compliance with HIPAA policy and procedures. Provides counsel to patients, family, and/or designated Health Care Surrogate, regarding Living Wills, Code status, or any other Advance Directive. Social Service will provide follow-up counsel at least annually to determine if previous code status decision is still current for any decision other than a full code. The patient's Nephrologist will be informed of any patient designation for less than a full code. Provides at least once a year a formal class to CFKC employees regarding dealing with the difficult patient. Social worker also provides ongoing education to employees when there is a situation during the year that arises. Assist patients with keeping and obtaining insurance coverage. Work concurrently and together with the billing department to communicate learned progress of patient's insurance status. Counsel the difficult patients and the non-compliant patient for better behavior and health outcomes. Contact with the patient as necessary. Work with outside resources to coordinate care planning. Be available to participate in disaster situations. Know the CFKC Disaster Plan. Be flexible work schedule during disaster /hurricane episodes. Works at other CFKC facilities as assigned to handle social work duties. MARGINAL DUTIES: Recommends patient be seen by mental health professional with MD approval as needed. Participate in staff development. Maintain safe and pleasant work environment. Maintains Policy and Procedures of CFKC. Prepares summary of psychosocial information to facilitate patients transfer or transient treatment. Keeps abreast of new theories and techniques related to psychosocial issues. Develops new programs to encourage and enhance psychosocial adaptation of patient and family including vocational rehabilitation counseling and referral. Assumes personal responsibility for professional growth. Other duties as assigned EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Has completed a course of study with specialization in clinical practice at, and holds a Master's degree from a graduate school of social work accredited by the council on Social Work Education or Has served for at least two years as a social worker, one year of which was in a dialysis unit or transplantation CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), State of Florida Current Florida Driver's license and safe driving record PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms; type and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The 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. The employee occasionally is exposed to outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to airborne particles, or caustic chemicals, and occasional exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Patient, physician, and other employee contact are frequent via phone or in person. There is occasional contact with outside business office personnel. About CFKC: Since opening its doors in Orlando in 1972 as one of the first three dialysis units in the state of Florida, Central Florida Kidney Centers (CFKC) has become Central Florida's local not-for-profit dialysis healthcare option. We are committed to providing unrivaled dialysis care to improve the quality of life for those in Central Florida with End Stage Renal Disease. Throughout the past 50+ years or providing quality care, CFKC has expanded from the Orlando area to also include Melbourne and the Space Coast. As a dialysis provider, CFKC maintains an environment where health care is truly focused on the patient and not the bottom line. Our clinical team each day is engaged and passionate about the work we do and service we provide. We are currently searching for somebody to join us and help promote our vision of "Large Enough to Serve, Small Enough to Care" Here is your opportunity to make a difference. Why wait? Begin to explore CFKC right now and see how we pursue our vision "Large Enough to Serve, Small Enough to Care." Visit our website at http://www.cfkc.org, or if you're social media savvy, connect with CFKC on LinkedIn! CFKC offers a competitive health and welfare benefits package within 2 months of hire. Participation in the company 403(b) retirement plan is available immediately. A favorable company contribution begins after one year of service. Summary of What We Offer: Group Medical Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Group Term Life and AD&D Supplemental Group Term Life and AD&D Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Paid-Time Off (PTO) Paid Jury Duty Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching CFKC is a Drug-Free Workplace and is an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish. The chosen candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment substance test and a criminal background check.