Social Worker

Job SummaryResponsible for providing psychosocial assessments, counseling, and support to dialysis patients and their families. The Social Worker collaborates with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans addressing patients’ emotional, social, and practical needs throughout their dialysis treatment.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct psychosocial assessments, counseling, and referrals for patients and their families.Develop, implement, and update individualized psychosocial treatment and care plans in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team.Identify patients’ psychosocial needs and recommend appropriate interventions and treatment adjustments.Provide individual and group social work services, rehabilitation, and emotional support.Identify and coordinate access to social agencies, financial assistance, insurance coverage, and medication assistance programs.Submit monthly reports to the Nursing Supervisor regarding patients’ financial status and related issues.Conduct home visits as required by Ministry of Health (MOH) regulations.Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation, including visit notes, communications, and reports.Provide patient and family education and consult with healthcare professionals regarding patients’ social, emotional, and environmental needs.Participate in patient care rounds, meetings, and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.Perform Kidney Disease Quality of Life (KDQOL) assessments as required.Comply with Saudi regulations, MOH guidelines, and company policies.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications and RequirementsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a Social Worker role, preferably in a dialysis or hospital setting.Licensure: Valid Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) license is required.Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the Saudi Heart Association or American Heart Association.