Social Worker
DaVita Kidney Care•Forestville, MD
•$70,000 - $113,000•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 transition to life on dialysis, helping them understand their rights and responsibilities and manage the physical, mental, emotional, and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease. The role involves building meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and their families and working in a team-oriented environment that supports work-life balance and professional growth.
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 navigating 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 in an outpatient setting.
- Contribute to a positive care team environment.
Benefits
- 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
- Performance-based rewards
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Job Type
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