Social Worker

DaVita Kidney Care

18h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Social Worker at DaVita, you will be a vital member of each patient’s core care team, supporting and advocating for them through the difficult transition of life on dialysis. 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. This role involves building meaningful and long-term relationships with patients and their families in an intimate outpatient setting. DaVita is a comprehensive kidney care provider focused on transforming care to improve the quality of life for patients globally, operating 2,809 outpatient dialysis centers in the U.S. and an additional 346 centers worldwide as of March 31, 2022. The company is a leader in clinical quality and innovation, committed to increasing equitable access to care for patients at every stage of their kidney health journey.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) with a specialization in clinical practice from an accredited school of Social Work
Meets all state required regulations to practice in the dialysis setting
Obtained their Clinical License (e.g., LCSW, LICSW), meeting all licensure requirements for their state
Proficient in all Experienced level Social Worker duties
Intermediate computer skills
Demonstrated knowledge of government and private insurance programs
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

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