Social Worker
About the role
As a Social Worker at DaVita, you will be a vital member of each patient’s core care team, supporting and advocating for patients navigating the challenges of End Stage Renal Disease. You will help patients understand their rights and responsibilities and guide them in managing the physical, mental, emotional, and financial demands of dialysis.
What You Can Expect
- Build meaningful and long‑term relationships with patients and their families in an intimate outpatient setting.
- Be part of a team that appreciates, supports, and relies on each other in a positive environment.
- Performance‑based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
What We’ll Provide
DaVita is a clinical leader with the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS standards. We expect our nurses and social workers to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal‑setting and quality‑improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off (PTO) and PTO cash‑out
- Paid training
- Family resources and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling sessions
- Access to Headspace®
- Backup child and elder care
- Maternity/paternity leave
- Pet insurance
- Additional support programs for you and your family
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, plus functional proficiency with DaVita‑specific applications within 60 days.
Pay
The salary range for this role is $59,000 – $94,000 per year. Compensation will depend on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.