Social Worker

DaVita Kidney Care • Fort Worth, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a Social Worker to serve as a vital member of each patient’s core care team in an outpatient dialysis setting. The Social Worker supports and advocates for patients as they adjust to life on dialysis, helps them understand their rights and responsibilities, and guides them in managing the physical, mental, emotional, and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease. The role emphasizes building meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and their families and contributing to a supportive team environment.

Requirements

• Meet all state-required regulations to practice in the dialysis setting.
• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) with a specialization in clinical practice.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support and advocate for patients as they navigate life on dialysis.
• 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, long-term relationships with patients and their families.
• Contribute to patient health through clinical goal-setting and quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• PTO cash out
• Paid training
• Family resources
• EAP counseling sessions
• Access to Headspace
• Backup child and elder care
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time