Kidney Palliative Care Social Worker (IKC) - Remote

DaVita Kidney Care • 09514 - California Remote, CA

2d • $78,000 - $94,000 • Remote

About The Position

As a remote IKC Kidney Palliative Care Social Worker, your primary focus will be guiding patients and their families through the challenging stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD), including end of life. You will play a crucial part in their journey by driving Goals of Care (GOC) discussions, facilitating Advance Care Planning (ACP), providing anticipatory grief support, and addressing behavioral health concerns to ensure they receive the highest quality of care and emotional support. This role offers a remote opportunity to provide virtual patient support, work in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams, and take advantage of professional development opportunities for career growth. You will make a significant difference in the lives of patients and their families by providing empathetic care to our most vulnerable patients.

Requirements

• Current LCSW licensure in the state of California and reside in PST or MST.
• Palliative care or hospice experience.
• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• State licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent is required. Active license in the state of California.
• One year of hospice or palliative care experience required.
• At least 6-8 years of social work experience, preferably in healthcare settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to provide quality patient care in a remote work setting; thorough assessment skills.
• Familiarity with palliative care principles, grief counseling techniques, advance care planning processes, and behavioral health interventions.
• Empathetic, self-directed, adaptable, and able to handle emotional situations with professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of renal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to patients with advanced kidney disease and their caregivers through goals of care conversations, palliative social work assessment, behavioral health interventions, and advance care planning.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about available community resources and palliative and hospice care services. Advocate for patient needs and preferences.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans that address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients. Liaise with dialysis clinic staff, nephrology practices, and outside providers to accomplish goal-concordant care for patients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior