Master Social Worker – MSW

Fresenius Medical Care

. Provide psychosocial services to in-center and home dialysis patients .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeHickory • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing psychosocial services to dialysis patients, including assessment, counseling, and care planning. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare teams and educating patients and families about kidney disease and treatment options.

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Masters In Social WorkState Required LicensePsychosocial AssessmentPatient EducationCare Planning

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Hard Skills

Psychosocial ServicesCounselingQuality ReviewDocumentationTransplant Referrals

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationTeam CollaborationEmpathyProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

DialysisEnd-Stage Renal DiseaseAdvance DirectiveDNR DiscussionsPatient Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide psychosocial services to in-center and home dialysis patients
Assess patients’ psychosocial status, strengths, and needs affecting rehabilitation and treatment outcomes
Participate in care planning with patients and the healthcare team
Provide supportive, educational, and goal-directed counseling
Monitor and intervene to support dialysis adjustment and quality of life
Refer patients to community, vocational, educational, home health, and rehabilitation resources
Support advance directive and DNR discussions with patients, families, physicians, and nurses
Document social work interactions and interventions
Provide psychosocial support addressing adherence, quality outcomes, and quality-of-life concerns
Participate in monthly quality review meetings and report quality indicators
Educate patients and families about kidney disease, ESRD, treatment modalities, rights, responsibilities, and support services
Facilitate transplant referrals and collaborate on transplant waitlist management
Support patient admission, scheduling, continuity of care, and discharge-request investigations
Liaise with Insurance Coordinators regarding insurance, payment, financial assistance, and coverage changes
Assist with staff interviews, maintain patient resource lists, train staff on psychosocial topics, and participate in weekly team huddles
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Masters in Social Work
Must have state required license
Meets the applicable scope of practice board and licensure requirements in effect in the State in which they are employed
0–2 years’ related experience
Travel required if multiple facilities or home visits, if applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer; non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors