Social Worker-MSW
Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
Philadelphia, PAFresher16h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed
- Work
- On-site in Philadelphia
- Pay
- $72.8K–$101K a year
- Listed
- Nov 1, 2026 · still open
About the Role
Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is seeking motivated, compassionate individuals to support our mission of prioritizing individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. The Dialysis Social Worker will assess and respond to the psychosocial needs of dialysis patients to ensure optimal outcomes and improve quality of life.
Schedule
- Full-time: Monday through Friday, 7 am-3 pm shifts
- Weekends off
Compensation
- Pay range: $72,800 - $101,000 annually, depending on dialysis experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide patient support to address emotional, financial, and lifestyle changes associated with chronic kidney disease.
- Assist patients with utilizing community resources for nutritional, emotional, transportation, and housing support.
- Advocate for and assist patients with accessing healthcare and other benefits.
- Educate patients and their families regarding end-stage renal disease treatment options, including dialysis, transplant, and medical management.
- Help patients compare treatment options to empower informed decisions about their care.
- Coordinate translation services for patients and caregivers.
- Assess family and support systems and refer for additional services as needed.
- Provide counseling services to patients and their families to help them cope with kidney failure and dialysis, follow treatment plans, and achieve rehabilitation goals.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary care team based on psychosocial assessments to improve patient quality of life.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to assess ongoing needs and modify care plans as necessary.
- Educate interdisciplinary team members about the emotional aspects of dialysis.
- Advocate for patients at clinic, community, and state/federal levels.
- Serve as an ESRD Network liaison.
- Engage in data-driven quality improvement processes to positively impact outcomes.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Excellent communication skills
- Active listening skills
- Desire to collaborate with care teams
- Ability to problem-solve
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required
- Licensed in the state of practice as required by state regulations
- Renal care experience preferred, not required