Social Worker - (Renal)

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Job Title:

Renal Social Worker

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

Day

Position Highlights:

• Competitive pay

• Additional Benefits: tuition reimbursement, free parking

• Location: Holy Cross Health has two hospitals and four healthcare centers all a short driving distance from Washington DC and Baltimore, MD

• This position is located at our Woodmore clinic in Mitchellville, MD

Description:

• Reporting to the Manager of Dialysis

• Social Worker will be responsible for assessing, counseling, referral and supportive services to patients and their families in a manner consistent with professional standards and institutional mission and policies.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with physicians, medical professionals and other staff to ensure the quality of care given.

• Provides care for the adult or geriatric patient (as defined in the unit scope of care).

• Utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient's age to ensure that psychosocial needs of the patient are met.

• Involves appropriate parties (i.e. patient's family or guardian, outside agencies) in the psychosocial care of the patient as needed.

What you will need:

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited university.

• Current LCSW licensure by the State of Maryland or eligibility for licensure.

• At least one year post Master's Degree experience as a social worker in a health care environment, renal experience preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to work with all age groups of patients, with an emphasis on adult and geriatric patients.

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

We were named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2022.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.