Social Worker
655 W Illinois Ave, Ste 701, Dallas, Texas, 75224-1814, United States of America
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.
DaVita values work-life balance and prioritizes your personal and professional growth. You’ll be part of a team that appreciates, supports, and relies on each other in a positive environment, with performance-based rewards for stellar contributions.
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.
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 available).
- 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.
- Additional support programs for teammates and their families.