Evergreen Nephrology is hiring a
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Remote - United States

Summary

The job is for a Social Worker at Evergreen Nephrology, focusing on behavioral health care for patients with kidney disease. The role involves partnering with an interdisciplinary team to manage behavioral health needs and eliminate social determinants of healthcare. The position is remote and requires a Master's degree in Social Work, at least 12 months of clinical experience, including psychotherapy, and state licensure or certification as a licensed independent clinical social worker.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work
• At least 12 months of clinical experience, including the provision of psychotherapy
• State licensure or certification as a licensed independent clinical social worker or the highest licensure in state of residence

Responsibilities

• Own the behavioral health care plan for your patients
• Partner with the Behavioral Health Advance Practice Provider or psychiatrist and the interdisciplinary team to ensure this aspect of the care plan is integrated into the full care plan
• Comprehensive management of behavioral health needs, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation, on a longitudinal basis
• Provide transitions of care support via collaborative pathways with inpatient, post-acute care facilities, and dialysis centers
• Partner with Evergreen Nephrology’s care team to identify and eliminate social determinants of healthcare for your patients
• Participate in ongoing scheduled consultation with an interdisciplinary team to monitor patient progress
• Weekly meeting with your market BH APP or psychiatrist to review your active caseload
• Link patients to community resources as appropriate
• Support patients through direct, telephonic and video behavioral health care for patients with a higher level of behavioral health acuity
• Accurately identify and document behavioral health diagnoses and conditions and establish behavioral health treatment plans for the respective conditions
• Implement evidenced based psychotherapies
• Cogently explain the Evergreen Nephrology IDT resources and clinical programs to patients and families; guide patients toward quality-of-life decisions aligned with patient goals and values
• Represent Evergreen Nephrology commendably to patients, families, providers, and the community

Benefits

• Competitive base pay with bonuses
• Paid time off starting at four weeks for full-time employees
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Reimbursement for continuing medical education
• 401k with match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements
• Robust training and development program that starts with onboarding and continues throughout your career with Evergreen Nephrology