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Relode

Social Worker

Relode, Takoma Park, Maryland, us, 20913

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Home HealthSocial Workers are needed for a dynamic, fast-paced start-up with an innovative care management position that is transforming the delivery of kidney care. You will drive to patients' homes who suffer from chronic kidney disease. We are looking for someone who works well with ambiguity, drive time, and telehealth components. Most patients are suffering from chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease.

Requirements

Work

Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and occasionally after 5:00 pm

You must be mission-driving and willing to

deal with underserved populations

Master's Degree in Social Work, behavioral sciences, or another related field

Currently licensed as an

LCSW or LMSW

2+ years of experience

working in care management and/or with chronic illness

2+ years of experience

working in medical settings such as home health, dialysis, or hospice

Tele-health!

Ability to take calls remotely on some nights and weekends

Self-starter with the

ability to work independently

with minimal supervision

Must

show empathy

and quickly

build relationships with patients and CBOs

Excellent

verbal communication skills

both in person and on the phone

Must be fully vaccinated

Must be willing to travel to the patient's home

Competitive compensation, of

$65,000

Flexible paid leave

(PTO) , sick days, and vacation policy

Full Benefits

(Medical, Dental, & Vision)

401K Plan

Laptop & Phone Allowance

(if applicable details will be discussed)

Internal Growth Opportunities

Job Descriptions

Lots of driving!

This position will cover a

two-hour travel radius .

Rare domestic travel

may be required to

headquarters in Nashville, TN

Ability to occasionally visit patients or take calls remotely on

some nights and weekends

Work with

Microsoft Office

and

mobile phone and web-based applications

Perform in-home care management visits

to assess and impact their social and behavioral status

Work closely with Care Team

to ensure continual progress on all care management goals

Assess social determinants

of health needs and develop a plan for addressing them

Perform behavioral, environmental, and social support assessments and surveys

Deliver individual, family, and group education

on living with chronic illness

Engage family and social support groups in the education and care of patients

Assess patients and refer them to behavioral health specialists for diagnosis and treatment

Help patients to understand accept and follow medical and lifestyle recommendations

Serve as the point of contact

for patient questions regarding social and behavioral

Facilitate conversations

around and consideration of proactive care decisions, especially relating to transplantation, home modalities, and AV fistula placement

Initiate patient relationships through enrollment and onboarding processes

Document patient updates and progress in the EMR

Identify, vet, and build relationships with local Community-Based Organizations

Introduce patients to appropriate resources and act as the patient advocate

Serve as subject matter expert on social determinants for other members of the Care Team

Interview Process

Brief screening call with a talent advisor

Phone Interview with HR

Video Zoom interview with the operations manager and leadership

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