Social Worker

Location: 4435 Aicholtz Rd, Ste 800b, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45245-1690, United States

About the role

As a Social Worker at DaVita, you’ll be a vital member of each patient’s core care team. You will support and advocate for patients, helping them understand their rights and responsibilities while guiding them in managing the physical, mental, emotional, and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease. This role allows you to build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and their families in an intimate outpatient setting.

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 challenges of End Stage Renal Disease.
• Build long-term relationships with patients and their families.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive, and positive team environment.
• Contribute to clinical goal-setting and quality improvement initiatives.

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.
• Clinical License (e.g., LCSW, LICSW) meeting all licensure requirements for your 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k match and paid time off (PTO cash out option).
• Paid training and professional development opportunities.
• Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, and access to Headspace®.
• Backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, and pet insurance.
• Performance-based rewards for individual and team contributions.