Social Work Intern at Northwest Kidney Centers – Seattle, Washington
Northwest Kidney Centers
Seattle, Washington, 98122, United States
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Position Title: Social Work Intern
Description
Description
Northwest Kidney Centers seeks a part-time, variable shift Social Work intern.
Shift
Part-time, 23 hours per week, variable shift, Mon-Fri.
Responsibilities
The Social Work Intern will conduct individualized comprehensive assessments of the social service needs of patients, and develop plans of care in accord with Conditions of Coverage. The Social Work Intern evaluates the status of patients, and uses the comprehensive assessment and KDQOL-36 tool to develop and implement treatment plans and appropriate quality care. In coordination with the Social Services Manager, the Social Work intern will engage in patient advocacy services, coordinate social services matters with physicians, NKC personnel, patients, families, and other organizations, provide patient education and counseling, and undertake special projects, when appropriate and mutually agreed upon. The Social Work Intern serves as a part of the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Team, (QA/PI), and participates in the evaluating trends, making recommendations, and following through to achieve improved patient care.
The Social Work Intern will conduct individualized comprehensive assessments of the social service needs of patients, and develop plans of care in accord with Conditions of Coverage. The Social Work Intern evaluates the status of patients, and uses the comprehensive assessment and KDQOL-36 tool to develop and implement treatment plans and appropriate quality care. In coordination with the Social Services Manager, the Social Work intern will engage in patient advocacy services, coordinate social services matters with physicians, NKC personnel, patients, families, and other organizations, provide patient education and counseling, and undertake special projects, when appropriate and mutually agreed upon. The Social Work Intern serves as a part of the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Team, (QA/PI), and participates in the evaluating trends, making recommendations, and following through to achieve improved patient care.
Requirements
- Working on completion of a Masters of Social Work degree from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
- Must have completed a foundation or first year Masters of Social Work practicum
About Northwest Kidney Centers
Founded in 1962 as the worlds first outpatient dialysis provider, Northwest Kidney Centers operates 20 dialysis clinics across the Puget Sound region in addition to hospital-based services and a large home-based dialysis program. We are a not-for-profit, community-based organization and consistently rank among the top dialysis providers in the United States in quality of care, patient outcomes and transplant rates.
At Northwest Kidney Centers, teamwork, integrity, respect, excellence and stewardship guide our approach to how we work. We differentiate ourselves by our patient centered approach and active commitment to advancing kidney research and dialysis innovation. Key to our success is the compassion and expertise of our dedicated team of staff that care for those we serve.
Northwest Kidney Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We dont discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, genetics or veteran status.
Please note:To protect our vulnerable patient population and our workforce, NKC strongly encourages all staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Job Location
Seattle, Washington, 98122, United States
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