Social Worker

About the Role of Social Worker

* Renal Care Saudi Arabia is seeking a full-time Social Worker to join its team in Makkah, serving both Jeddah and Makkah cities. This role involves providing essential psychosocial support to dialysis patients and their families, collaborating with the healthcare team to develop comprehensive care plans that address emotional, social, and practical needs throughout treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct 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 Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of experience in a Social Worker role, preferably within 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.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, serving patients across Jeddah and Makkah. The role involves working within a healthcare team dedicated to supporting dialysis patients.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.