Senior Social Worker (Renal Dialysis)

Summary The New Mexico Veterans Affairs Health Care System (NMVAHCS) is currently seeking a Senior Social Worker to support the Renal Dialysis Program, which serves a patient population with complex healthcare and mental health needs. The Senior Social Worker will have administrative responsibility for the development of clinical programs and will be accountable for evaluating program effectiveness and implementing necessary service adjustments. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but not limited to: Provides specialized treatment for complex physical and mental illnesses in the dialysis program for veterans at VA and Fee Basis dialysis across NMVAHCS. Coordinates continuity of care with community and VA providers. Makes psychosocial and psychiatric diagnoses within scope of practice. Conducts assessments and education for pre-dialysis, initiation, and transplantation patients. Assists with financial and insurance claims, including SC Status, M...