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NBCU Boston (NBC 10 Boston, NBC Sports Boston, NECN & Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra) is seeking a Social Media Intern. The Social Media Intern will support station marketing strategies and initiatives across various digital platforms, including social media and YouTube.

Responsibilities

• Assist in story selection and editing of social videos for NBC10 accounts

• Collaborate with the Programming Department on social content for the Hub Today and community initiatives

• Create daily YouTube thumbnails

• Attend on-site events to capture photos and videos for social content

• Brainstorm ideas to engage with followers and elevate marketing messages on all platforms

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• You must be in pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate degree at an accredited institution
• Current class standing of sophomore or above
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in United States without visa sponsorship by NBCU
• Must be willing to work in Needham, MA

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in video editing with Adobe Premiere and design with Adobe Photoshop
• Good communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
• Knowledge of social trends, sports and entertainment
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, weekends & holidays

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

NBCU Boston (NBC 10 Boston, NBC Sports Boston, NECN & Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra) is seeking a Social Media Intern. The Social Media Intern will support station marketing strategies and initiatives across various digital platforms, including social media and YouTube.

Responsibilities

• Assist in story selection and editing of social videos for NBC10 accounts

• Collaborate with the Programming Department on social content for the Hub Today and community initiatives 

• Create daily YouTube thumbnails

• Attend on-site events to capture photos and videos for social content

• Brainstorm ideas to engage with followers and elevate marketing messages on all platforms                                                                      

Basic Qualifications:

• You must be in pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate degree at an accredited institution

• Current class standing of sophomore or above

• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation

• Must be 18 years or greater

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in United States without visa sponsorship by NBCU

• Must be willing to work in Needham, MA

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in video editing with Adobe Premiere and design with Adobe Photoshop

• Good communication skills

• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, high-pressure environment

• Knowledge of social trends, sports and entertainment

• Ability to work non-traditional hours, weekends & holidays

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
NBCU Boston (NBC 10 Boston, NBC Sports Boston, NECN & Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra) is seeking a Social Media Intern. The Social Media Intern will support station marketing strategies and initiatives across various digital platforms, including social media and YouTube.
Responsibilities
- Assist in story selection and editing of social videos for NBC10 accounts
- Collaborate with the Programming Department on social content for the Hub Today and community initiatives
- Create daily YouTube thumbnails
- Attend on-site events to capture photos and videos for social content
- Brainstorm ideas to engage with followers and elevate marketing messages on all platforms
Basic Qualifications:
+ You must be in pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate degree at an accredited institution
+ Current class standing of sophomore or above
+ Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
+ Must be 18 years or greater
+ Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in United States without visa sponsorship by NBCU
+ Must be willing to work in Needham, MA
Desired Qualifications:
+ Experience in video editing with Adobe Premiere and design with Adobe Photoshop
+ Good communication skills
+ Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
+ Knowledge of social trends, sports and entertainment
+ Ability to work non-traditional hours, weekends & holidays
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to

What You'll Do:
As a Clinical Social Worker, you will work closely with primary care teams to assess patient needs, periodically provide short-term counseling based on needs, and connect individuals with essential resources. You'll play a key role in enhancing patient well-being and improving care coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans.
Provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention on a very limited basis as needed.
Advocate for patients, helping them navigate healthcare systems and community resources.
Offer health education and promote self-management strategies.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and behavioral health specialists to enhance patient

Who We're Looking For:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW/LCSW/ LMHC ) in Massachusetts strongly preferred.
• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or Masters in Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine
• At least 1 year of experience in a medical or clinical setting strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with patients and healthcare teams
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Why This Role Matters:

At Mass General Brigham Medical Group, we are committed to delivering high-quality, community-based healthcare while reducing barriers to care. As a Clinical Social Worker, your expertise will directly impact patient lives, helping them access the support and services they need to thrive.

Join us and be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to transforming primary care-one patient at a time.

Mass General Brigham Medical Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

**Mentor South Bay** , provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Behavioral Health and Mental Health Outpatient services across Massachusetts and Connecticut. For over 35 years, we've provided a collaborative, team-based approach dedicated to helping children, adults, and families reach their fullest potential. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.
*** $3000 New Hire Bonus***
**Early Intervention Social Worker**
Raising a child with a developmental disability is a journey that takes knowledge, love, patience, and support. You will be part of a team that provides in-home early intervention specialized services for infants and toddlers where they can naturally learn and develop.
+ Plan, schedule and provide weekly early educational in-home services for a caseload of infant/toddlers with disabilities including developmental delays and programs for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.
+ Administer and document all program assessments and updates accurately to meet timelines.
+ Design, implement, and adapt activities for language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, sensory, self-help, and social/emotional development, for each individual child, utilizing best practices.
+ Model effective adult-child interactions and provide written information on parenting, child development, and provide parents with written weekly activities and effective coaching.
+ Monitor, document, and share the child's progress with the family and team.
**_Qualifications:_**
+ MSW required
+ Valid LCSW/LICSW License required
+ Valid driver's license in good standing
+ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
+ Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
+ Effective communication skills to manage relationships
+ A compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do
**_Why Join Us?_**
+ Full-time
+ Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 32+ hours/week
+ 401(k) with company match
+ Paid time off and holiday pay
+ Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers
+ Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities
**Come join our team of dedicated and caring professionals -** **_Apply Today!_**
**_#LI-LN1_**
**Join Our Team**
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to join Mentor South Bay's mission of helping everyone live a full and happy life. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well-lived.
_As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law._

Exciting and challenging opportunity as a dedicated ambulatory social worker providing clinical social work services to adult patients and their families at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's St. Elizabeth's Hospital location?As a member of the multidisciplinary oncology team, the Clinical Social Worker provides patient and family centered care through clinical psychosocial assessment and intervention, including crisis response, individual, couples, family and group interventions, and short-term bereavement support.

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position. As a hybrid role the schedule is 3 days on-site coverage and 2 days remote at St. Elizabeth's Hospital . DFCI guidelines state that employees must reside in New England: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont.

If interested in this opportunity, please submit a resume and a cover letter detailing your experience, qualifications, and skills for this position .

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Responsibilities:

• Provides biopsychosocial assessment and intervention, crisis intervention, coordination of psychosocial services, and consultation, to reduce cancer-related distress and improve quality of life for patients, families, and caregivers across the trajectory of cancer care; this includes those patients seen for screening for high risk of developing cancer and/or a diagnosis of cancer through to end of life and/or survivorship in collaboration with community mental health partners.

• Assesses adaptation of families and caregivers to patient's illness and ensures maximum participation of patients/families/caregivers in the continuum of care process?

• Provides clinical interventions that are focused on cancer-related distress, are evidence based, goal oriented, strengths based, and short-term and episodic in nature to ensure patient equity and accessibility to social work interventions; modalities include individual, family, and group work.

• Identifies and addresses high-risk psychosocial factors as well as psychosocial strengths of patients/families/caregivers that impact health status, coping and adjustment (e.g.,?suicidal, or homicidal risk, domestic violence, disabled, child or elder abuse and neglect, physical, developmental or intellectual disabilities, serious mental health conditions, etc.)?

• Initiates collaboration with interdisciplinary team to manage psychosocial barriers that limit patients'/families'/caregivers' ability to access and/or engage in recommended medical care.

The responsibilities listed above are a general overview of the Social Worker role at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. This list is not intended to be inclusive of all duties and responsibilities. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work from accredited program

• Massachusetts license (LICSW)

• Minimum Experience for LICSW:?2 years social work practice as an LCSW

Preferred Requirements:

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• Health care setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of interventions for patients with psychosocial needs inclusive of mental health, behavioral health, emotional, relational, and other social needs?

• Knowledge of interdisciplinary teamwork and team dynamics, scope of key partnerships and interprofessional roles?

• Ability to facilitate understanding and resolution of problems related to patient/family/caregiver interpersonal conflict, mental health and/or substance use concerns or disorders?

• Ability to provide guidance/ consultation to the team around complex patient management, including ethical issues; may require clinical consultation to plan and implement in complex situations.

• Ability to be sensitive, responsive to, and advocate for the needs of diverse populations in the setting of serious illness; including but not limited to diversity in gender identity, age, culture, race, religion, socioeconomic status, abilities, and sexual orientation?

• Adheres to Social Work Division practice and administrative standards and policies (e.g., HIPAA, high-risk sign out, scheduling).

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

EEOC Poster

Carleton-Willard Village is a retirement community located in Bedford, MA. Services include supportive care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care all in a village-type setting. Our 72 acre sanctuary of pristine woods, meadows, walking paths and gardens is just north of Boston.

Full-Time, Mon -Fri, 8am-4:30pm

Position Summary:

Works with residents, their families, and other Carleton-Willard team members to ensure the safety and care of seniors. Facilitates decision-making regarding moves within the Carleton-Willard Village continuum through meetings with Residents and family members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete psychosocial assessments for residents to identify their mental, emotional, and social needs
• Meets with all new Residents to complete paperwork for medical record according to "Admissions to the Clinic" policy
• Provides individual and family counseling
• Supports Residents who no longer drive with guidance with arranging transportation
• Assists Residents in reviewing health insurance options during open enrollment periods
• Initiates and conducts support groups such as caregiver, bereavement, women/men groups
• Facilitates outside resources and services
• Coordinates companion program for Residents needing extra support at home
• Acts as a liaison with outside mental health practitioners
• Provides vocational assessment of Residents who are receiving Rehabilitation
• Documentation of progress notes and other social work entries to be recorded to permit and encourage regular and ongoing communication with physicians and other professionals involved in the resident's care and billing
• Initiates advance care planning discussions with Residents including goals of care
• Visits new Residents in their home within a eight weeks after moving in to assess adjustment/transition and invites new Residents to attend "It Takes A Village"
• Follows Residents with cognitive impairment to assist with monitoring of their status and needs
• Promote facility-community interaction by encouraging community involvement, developing community resources, and participating in the assessment of and the need for planning related to other long-term social and health care resources
• Committed to working with residents and families to develop and implement strategies that promote person-centered care
• Applies "5 Star" customer service approach in all aspects of job

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work with 5 years of clinical experience in individual and family counseling
• Current LCSW licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. LICSW licensure preferred
• Experience in gerontology required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products
• Experience with understanding of electronic medical records

Carleton-Willard Village is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all team members and potential team members. Carleton-Willard Village does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/ or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations.

Exciting and challenging opportunity as a dedicated ambulatory social worker providing clinical social work services to adult patients and their families at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's St. Elizabeth's Hospital location?As a member of the multidisciplinary oncology team, the Clinical Social Worker provides patient and family centered care through clinical psychosocial assessment and intervention, including crisis response, individual, couples, family and group interventions, and short-term bereavement support.
**This is a full-time,** **40 hour** **per week position. As a hybrid role the schedule is** **3 days on-site coverage and 2 days remote** **at St. Elizabeth's Hospital** **.** **DFCI guidelines state that employees must reside in New England: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont.**
**If interested in this opportunity, please submit a resume and a cover letter detailing your experience, qualifications, and skills for this position** **.**
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Provides biopsychosocial assessment and intervention, crisis intervention, coordination of psychosocial services, and consultation, to reduce cancer-related distress and improve quality of life for patients, families, and caregivers across the trajectory of cancer care; this includes those patients seen for screening for high risk of developing cancer and/or a diagnosis of cancer through to end of life and/or survivorship in collaboration with community mental health partners.
+ Assesses adaptation of families and caregivers to patient's illness and ensures maximum participation of patients/families/caregivers in the continuum of care process?
+ Provides clinical interventions that are focused on cancer-related distress, are evidence based, goal oriented, strengths based, and short-term and episodic in nature to ensure patient equity and accessibility to social work interventions; modalities include individual, family, and group work.
+ Identifies and addresses high-risk psychosocial factors as well as psychosocial strengths of patients/families/caregivers that impact health status, coping and adjustment (e.g.,?suicidal, or homicidal risk, domestic violence, disabled, child or elder abuse and neglect, physical, developmental or intellectual disabilities, serious mental health conditions, etc.)?
+ Initiates collaboration with interdisciplinary team to manage psychosocial barriers that limit patients'/families'/caregivers' ability to access and/or engage in recommended medical care.
**_The responsibilities listed above are a general overview of the Social Worker role at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. This list is not intended to be inclusive of all duties and responsibilities. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned._**
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Master's Degree in Social Work from accredited program
+ Massachusetts license (LICSW)
+ Minimum Experience for LICSW:?2 years social work practice as an LCSW
**Preferred Requirements:**
+ Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
+ Health care setting preferred.
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:**
+ Knowledge of interventions for patients with psychosocial needs inclusive of mental health, behavioral health, emotional, relational, and other social needs?
+ Knowledge of interdisciplinary teamwork and team dynamics, scope of key partnerships and interprofessional roles?
+ Ability to facilitate understanding and resolution of problems related to patient/family/caregiver interpersonal conflict, mental health and/or substance use concerns or disorders?
+ Ability to provide guidance/ consultation to the team around complex patient management, including ethical issues; may require clinical consultation to plan and implement in complex situations.
+ Ability to be sensitive, responsive to, and advocate for the needs of diverse populations in the setting of serious illness; including but not limited to diversity in gender identity, age, culture, race, religion, socioeconomic status, abilities, and sexual orientation?
+ Adheres to Social Work Division practice and administrative standards and policies (e.g., HIPAA, high-risk sign out, scheduling).
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
**EEOC Poster**

Part time position - 26 hours MWF schedule

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Provides psychosocial services to patients treated by the facility including in-center and home dialysis patients (if applicable) utilizing Social Work Theory of Human Behavior and accepted methods of social work practice. Works with the health care team to promote positive adjustment, rehabilitation and improved quality of life for our patients. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, informs, educates and supports staff in understanding the emotional, psychological and behavioral impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on the patient and family to ensure comprehensive quality care of our patients. Supports the Fresenius Kidney Care (FKC) commitment to the Quality Indicators and Outcomes and Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and quality of life and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FKC Quality Goals. This is an entry level MSW role.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patient Assessment / Care Planning / Counseling

• As a member of the interdisciplinary team, assesses patients' psychosocial status, strengths and areas of need that may affect rehabilitation and optimal treatment outcomes as part of the comprehensive patient assessment.

• Participates in care planning in collaboration with the patient and healthcare team to identify effective interventions that will help the patient meet rehabilitation, treatment goals, and improve quality of life.

• Utilizes FKC patient education programs, established social work theory and methods, social work focused interventions, and quality of life measurement instruments as part of assessment and care planning to address barriers and meet patient treatment goals.

• Provides monitoring and interventions for the patient to adjust to dialysis and achieve optimal psychosocial status and quality of life.

• Provides supportive counseling services to patients as permitted within the scope of their clinical training and state license.

• Provides educational and goal directed counseling to patients who are seeking transplant.

• Provides information and assists the team and patient with referral to community resources (home health services, vocational rehabilitation, etc.) to facilitate optimal treatment outcomes.

• Maintains current knowledge regarding local vocational/educational rehabilitation programs and assist patients with referral and access to vocational rehabilitation to enable them to remain employed, become employed or receive education.

• Assesses patient awareness of advance directives; assists with accessing advance directive forms/information and facilitates discussion of advance directive wishes, if necessary, with the healthcare team and the patient's family/support persons.

• In collaboration with the physician and nurse, participates in the discussion of patient DNR status in the facility to ensure patient and/or family understand and make an informed decision about their care.

• Knowledgeable of and adheres to FMCNA Social Work Policy and Measuring Patient Physical and Mental Function Policy, including documentation.

• Documents based on MSW interaction and interventions provided to patient and/or family.

• Quality

• Provides psychosocial support and/or Social Work Focused Interventions to address non-adherence, quality outcome, and quality of life concerns for all patients based on acuity level.

• Participates in monthly Quality review meetings with the interdisciplinary team. Reports on quality indicators related to adherence, such as Missed and Shortened Treatments, Quality of Life Trends, and Service Recovery.

• Patient Education

• Assesses patient knowledge of kidney disease for barriers that may affect adherence to treatment. Works with patient, family and health care team to provide education tailored to the patient's learning style, communication barriers, and needs.

• With other members of the interdisciplinary team, provides appropriate information about all treatment modalities.

• Facilitates the transplant referral process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team on transplant waitlist management.

• Provides ongoing education to patient/family regarding psychosocial issues related to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and all support services that are available.

• Reviews patient rights and responsibilities, grievance information (company and network) and other facilities policies with patient and/or the patients' representative to ensure patients' understanding of the rights and expectations of them.

• Collaborates with the team on appropriate QAI activities.

• Patient Admission and Continuity of Care

• Reviews Patient Rights and Responsibilities, Grievance Procedure & Important Numbers Handout, FKC Non-discrimination policy, DNR Statement (if applicable) and address any immediate needs/concerns.

• Understands the referral and admission process and supports the clinic in regard to the patient needs for scheduling to maximize adherence and adjustment.

• The Social Worker will interview the patient to identify root causes or concerns for the discharge request, (i.e. transfer to hospice, relocation, dissatisfaction with services or staff) and share causes/concerns with operational leadership.

• Insurance and Financial Assistance

• Collaborates and functions as a liaison for patient with Insurance Coordinators to address issues related to insurance.

• In collaboration with Insurance Coordinators, provides information and education to patients about payment to dialysis (federal, state, commercial insurance, state renal programs, AKF HIPP, and entitlement programs).

• Collaborates with the Insurance Coordinator of any changes to patient state that impacts insurance i.e. transplantation, discharged, loss of coverage, or extended travel.

• Refers patients to patient billing solutions (PBS) department for questions/concerns in regard to treatment related bills

• Staff Related

• Assists with interview process and decision to hire new personnel if requested by SW Manager/Senior Manager.

• Works with the administrative support staff to maintain updated patient resource lists (e.g. maintain updated list of transportation resources).

• Provides training to staff pertaining to psychosocial topics as needed.

• Contributes and participates with weekly team huddles. Discusses any urgent patient issues with staff.

• Adheres to work defined caseload guidelines based on state regulatory requirements.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

• The physical demands and 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.

• Travel required (if multiple facilities or home visits, if applicable)

SUPERVISION:

• None

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS :

• 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

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :

• 0 - 2 years' related experience

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.