Prelicensed Social Worker

Fresenius Medical Care

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

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSt Helens • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing psychosocial services and counseling to dialysis patients, while effectively collaborating with healthcare teams and managing patient care plans. Holds a Master's in Social Work and possesses the necessary state licensure to practice independently.

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Master's In Social WorkState LicensurePsychosocial SupportPatient AssessmentCare Planning

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Hard Skills

Psychosocial ServicesPatient CounselingSocial Work InterventionsQuality ImprovementPatient EducationTransplant Referral FacilitationDocumentationAdvance Directive AssessmentDNR DiscussionsCommunity Resource Referral

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationEmpathyProblem-SolvingTeamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Social Worker Clinical InternAssociated Social Work LicenseProvisional LCSW License

Industry Keywords

DialysisESRDPatient AdjustmentQuality Of LifeInsurance CoordinationVocational ResourcesEducational ResourcesHome Health ResourcesFinancial Assistance ResourcesCaseload Guidelines

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 healthcare teams
Provide counseling, psychosocial support, and social work interventions
Educate patients and families about kidney disease, ESRD, treatment modalities, transplant, rights, responsibilities, and support services
Monitor patient adjustment to dialysis and quality of life
Facilitate transplant referrals and collaborate on transplant waitlist management
Refer patients to community, vocational, educational, home health, and financial assistance resources
Assess advance directives and participate in DNR discussions with physicians, nurses, patients, and families
Document social work interactions and interventions
Participate in quality reviews, QAI activities, process improvement, and weekly team huddles
Collaborate with insurance coordinators regarding coverage, payment options, and changes affecting insurance
Interview patients requesting discharge and report underlying concerns to operational leadership
Assist with staff hiring processes, maintain patient resource lists, and provide psychosocial training to staff
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s in Social Work
Must have a state temporary license, Registered Social Worker Clinical Intern, Associated Social Work license, or Provisional LCSW License, if required by state
Must obtain necessary state licensure to work independently without supervision within the first two years or as required by state guidelines
0–2 years’ related experience
Must adhere to state regulatory caseload guidelines
Must work under appropriate supervision where required by state regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment and non-discrimination policy
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Travel required if assigned to multiple facilities