84 Social Worker jobs in Langley Park

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' needs, strengths, and challenges, developing individualized service plans to address their specific circumstances.
• Provide direct counseling, support, and crisis intervention to individuals and families experiencing various social, emotional, or economic difficulties.
• Connect clients with appropriate community resources, including housing, food assistance, healthcare, employment services, and mental health support.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to navigate complex systems (e.g., legal, healthcare, educational) and ensure they receive necessary services and support.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records, documenting interactions, progress, and outcomes in compliance with ethical guidelines and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, case managers, and community outreach workers, to provide holistic support to clients.
• Participate in community outreach events, workshops, and educational programs to raise awareness and promote the organization's services.
• Monitor and evaluate client progress regularly, adjusting service plans as needed to ensure effective and continuous support.
• Stay informed about current social issues, public policies, and best practices in social work to provide informed and effective interventions.

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure or certification (LCSW, LGSW, LICSW) in Washington, D.C., or eligibility to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in social work practice, preferably in a community-based or non-profit setting.
• Strong knowledge of social work theories, ethical principles, and intervention strategies.
• Experience working with diverse populations and understanding of cultural competence.
• Excellent assessment, crisis intervention, and case management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and communicate empathetically.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a caseload effectively.
• Proficiency in relevant case management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

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

"The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.

Annual Rate: $55000 - $88000

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Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.

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Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance."

EOE, disability/veterans

About this role:

As a Social Worker with Fresenius Medical Care, you will provide psychosocial services for our dialysis clinic patients. You will work with the health care team to promote positive adjustment, rehabilitation, and improved quality of life for our patients. As well as support the clinic staff in understanding the emotional, psychological, and behavioral impact of chronic kidney disease on the patient and family.

How you grow or advance in your career: We believe in encouraging our employees to achieve their full potential by offering opportunities for advancement. We have a social work specific career ladder ranging from pre-licensed (in states where permitted), to three potential levels of facility social work, as well as a leadership path from Social Worker to Manager, Senior Manager and Senior Director.

Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset - we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits, we take care of our people.

Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart.

At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a member of the nephrology health care team, you will assess the patients' psychosocial status, strengths and areas of need that may affect rehabilitation and optimal treatment outcomes as part of the comprehensive patient assessment.

• Collaborates with the patient and health care team to identify effective interventions that will help the patient meet rehabilitation, treatment goals, and improve quality of life.

• Utilizes patient education programs, established social work theory and methods, social work focused interventions, and quality of life measurement instruments as part of the 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.

• Assesses patient knowledge of kidney disease for barriers that may affect adherence to treatment.

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

• Provides information and assists the team and patient with referrals 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.

• 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.

• Reports on quality indicators related to adherence, such as missed and shortened treatments, quality of life trends, and service recovery.

• Works with patient, family and health care team to provide education tailored to the patient's learning style, communication barriers, and needs.

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

• 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.

• Provide training to clinic staff pertaining to psychosocial topics as needed.

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

• Masters in Social Work

• Must have state required license

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :

• 0 - 2 years' related experience

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)

"The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.

Annual Rate: $55000 - $88000

Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave."

EOE, disability/veterans

About this role: As a Social Worker with Fresenius Medical Care, you will provide psychosocial services for our dialysis clinic patients. You will w ork with the health care team to promote positive adjustment, rehabilitation, and improved quality of life for our patients. As well as support the clinic staff in understanding the emotional, psychological, and behavioral impact of chronic kidney disease on the patient and family. How you grow or advance in your career: We believe in encouraging our employees to achieve their full potential by offering opportunities for advancement. We have a social work specific career ladder ranging from pre-licensed (in states where permitted), to three potential levels of facility social work, as well as a leadership path from Social Worker to Manager, Senior Manager and Senior Director. Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset - we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits, we take care of our people. Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart. At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As a member of the nephrology health care team , you will assess the patients' psychosocial status, strengths and areas of need that may affect rehabilitation and optimal treatment outcomes as part of the comprehensive patient assessment. Collaborates with the patient and health care team to identify effective interventions that will help the patient meet rehabilitation, treatment goals, and improve quality of life. Utilizes patient education programs, established social work theory and methods, social work focused interventions, and quality of life measurement instruments as part of the 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. Assesses patient knowledge of kidney disease for barriers that may affect adherence to treatment. Provides supportive counseling services to patients as permitted within the scope of their clinical training and state license. Provides information and assists the team and patient with referrals 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. 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. Reports on quality indicators related to adherence, such as missed and shortened treatments, quality of life trends, and service recovery. Works with patient, family and health care team to provide education tailored to the patient's learning style, communication barriers, and needs. Provides educational and goal directed counseling to patients who are seeking transplant. 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. Provide training to clinic staff pertaining to psychosocial topics as needed. EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS : Masters in Social Work Must have state required license EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS : 0 - 2 years' related experience 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) "The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Annual Rate: $55000 - $88000 Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave." EOE, disability/veterans