Competencies:Medical Aspects of Kidney Disease and Treatment, Case Work, Group Work, Social Work Ethics, Clinical Ethics and Legislation, Knowledge and Management of Financial and Community Resources, Renal Palliative Care, Loss, Grief and Bereavement, Knowledge, and Management of Mental Health IssuesRequired License(s)/Certification(s):Master's Degree in Social Work from a social work school accredited by the council of Social Work Education. This individual executes and monitors social service programs and related activities, including but not limited to the psychosocial aspects of patient care and the financial aspects of delivering End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) services to patients.