Social Worker Nephrology - Chicago, United States - University of Chicago Medicine

University of Chicago Medicine

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Chicago, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

About the Department

The Section of Nephrology in the Department of Medicine is comprised of twenty-two faculty members, one PhD scientist, and ten postdoctoral fellows in training devoted to a mission of excellence in patient care, education and research.

The Section carries out a range of translational and clinical research in the areas of hereditary kidney diseases, nephrolithiasis, race-specific differences in cation handling by the kidney, acute kidney injury, nutrition, and ESRD related issues including dialysis access and health disparities.

Job Summary

The University of Chicago has an internal medicine practice for patients at high risk of hospitalization that is staffed by Comprehensive Care Physicians (CCPs) who care for these patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.

These patients have a high degree of acuity and require specialized care from a multidisciplinary team.

Chronic kidney disease is a subset of patients within the CCP program and are seen in the Nephrology Outpatient Clinic in DCAM.

The Nephrology Social Worker will provide psycho-social support for a panel of chronic kidney disease patients with complex ancillary needs, including: management of care transitions efforts; assess and triage the psychological needs of the patient and their family; hold family and group counseling or support sessions; contribute to the development of comprehensive service plan; assist patients in obtaining needed services, perform outreach, perform entitlement counseling, monitor and follow-up to ensure that services are appropriate and modified when necessary; work in collaboration with the Nephrology and CCP interdisciplinary team and carry out daily responsibilities independently; participate in program process improvement and research activities.

Responsibilities

Management of care transitions efforts.
Assess and triage the psychological needs of the patient and their family.
Hold family and group counseling or support sessions.
Contribute to the development of comprehensive service plan.
Assist patients in obtaining needed services.
Perform outreach. Perform entitlement counseling.
Monitor and followup to ensure that services are appropriate and modified when necessary.
Work in collaboration with the Renal and CCP interdisciplinary team and carry out daily responsibilities independently.
Participate in program process improvement and research activities.
Interprets, monitors, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
Analyzes potential problems in home or work environments of clients.
Performs other related work as needed.

Application Documents

Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.

Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

Pay:
$50, $70,000.00 per year

Benefits: