Social Worker (SW)

DaVita Kidney Care

86d • $77,000 - $122,000

About The Position

DAVITA is HIRING! We are looking to expand our team and bringing on a Full-Time Social Worker. You will be part of a team that values work-life balance and where your personal and professional growth is our top priority. As a Social Worker who will be a vital member of each patient’s core care team. Life on dialysis can be a difficult transition for many patients-and you'll be there to support and advocate for them. In this vital role, you will help patients understand their rights and responsibilities, and guide them in managing the physical, mental, emotional and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease.

Requirements

• Meets all state required regulations to practice in the dialysis setting.
• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required with a specialization in clinical practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of government and private insurance programs.
• Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook as well as functional proficiency with DaVita specific applications within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful and long-term relationships with patients and their families in an intimate outpatient setting.
• Support and advocate for patients undergoing dialysis.
• Help patients understand their rights and responsibilities.
• Guide patients in managing the physical, mental, emotional, and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out.
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access to Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave.
• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform Star Learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees