Social Worker
About the role
This is a part-time Social Worker position offering 24 to 30 hours/week, based on clinical needs and patient visit schedules across both DaVita Brentwood and Century City facilities. The role involves supporting patients transitioning to dialysis and helping them manage the physical, mental, emotional, and financial aspects of their condition.
Responsibilities
- Support and advocate for patients in understanding their rights and responsibilities.
- Guide patients in managing the physical, mental, emotional, and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease.
- Build meaningful and long-term relationships with patients and their families in an outpatient setting.
- Be a part of a supportive and collaborative team that values work-life balance and personal and professional growth.
Requirements
- 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, with functional proficiency in DaVita specific applications.
Qualifications
- Meets all state required regulations to practice in the dialysis setting.
- Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Functional proficiency with DaVita specific applications.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential patient information.
- Knowledge of end-stage renal disease management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off, PTO cash out, paid training, and more.
- Access to various employee assistance programs and resources.
Pay
The wage range for the role is $37.50 - $59.50/hour. Location-specific minimum wage details can be found here: DaVita.jobs/WageRates.
Schedule
The position is part-time, offering 24 to 30 hours/week, based on clinical needs and patient visit schedules across both DaVita Brentwood and Century City facilities.
Location
The role is based in Los Angeles, California, United States of America, with occasional travel to DaVita Century City location.