Renal Counsellor - Nephrology
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The Renal Counsellor provides psychosocial support and counselling to patients with kidney disease, including those undergoing dialysis or preparing for renal transplantation. This role involves helping patients cope with the emotional, psychological, lifestyle, and practical challenges associated with all stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and various treatments.
Responsibilities
- Patient counselling and support
- Support patients through all stages of kidney disease, dialysis initiation, transplant preparation, and conservative management, promoting informed decision-making and encouraging patient involvement in care plans.
- Help patients cope with depression, anxiety, grief, body image issues, and lifestyle changes related to CKD.
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for pre-transplant evaluations.
- Identify barriers to treatment adherence such as financial issues, transportation, or mental health conditions and collaborate on solutions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including nephrologists, nurses, dietitians, social prescriber and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of counselling sessions, assessments, and care plans.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Not specified in the posting; however, candidates should have relevant experience in psychosocial counselling for patients with chronic medical conditions, preferably in nephrology. Solid communication, assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills are essential.
Job Details
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Contract
- Job function: Other
- Industry: Mental Health Care
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