Clinical Social Worker (MSW)

DaVita Kidney Care • Galion, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring an Ohio-licensed Dialysis Clinical Social Worker (MSW) to support patients receiving care at Galion Dialysis in Galion, Mid Ohio Dialysis in Ontario, and Akron Renal Dialysis in Akron. The social worker is a vital member of each patient’s core care team and supports patients and families as they adjust to life with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The role includes helping patients understand their rights and responsibilities and navigate the physical, mental, emotional, and financial demands of their condition.

The social worker supports patients’ psychosocial health and wellbeing through interventions, mandatory assessments, screenings, and education. The typical caseload is approximately 100–125 patients across the three clinics. The role calls for empathy, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently while drawing on social-work team support.

The schedule is 32–40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, generally between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., with some flexibility depending on patient needs. On-site care is provided at the assigned clinics. Social-worker meetings occur at most once per quarter. DaVita describes a supportive team environment, opportunities for personal and professional growth, and performance-based rewards.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) with a specialization in clinical practice.
• Current LSW licensure in the state where applying (Ohio for this position).
• Meet all state-required regulations to practice in the dialysis setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of government and private insurance programs.
• Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Functional proficiency with DaVita-specific applications within 60 days.
• Empathy, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the psychosocial health and wellbeing of dialysis patients, providing interventions as needed.
• Complete mandatory patient assessments, screenings, and education.
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and their families in an outpatient setting.
• Help patients understand their rights and responsibilities.
• Guide and advocate for patients as they manage the physical, mental, emotional, and financial demands of ESRD.
• Provide on-site care at Galion Dialysis, Mid Ohio Dialysis, and Akron Renal Dialysis.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off and PTO cash out.
• Paid training.
• Family resources and EAP counseling sessions.
• Access to Headspace.
• Backup child and elder care.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Pet insurance.
• Performance-based rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time