Social Worker

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As a Social Worker at DaVita, you'll be a part of a Team that values work-life balance and where your personal and professional growth is a top priority.

DaVita has an open position for a Social Worker who will be a vital member of each patient's core care team. Life on dialysis can be a difficult transition for many patients-and you'll be there to support and advocate for them. In this vital role, you will help patients understand their rights and responsibilities, and guide them in managing the physical, mental, emotional and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease.

If you love patient-centered health care with real relationships inside a company that encourages fun on and off the clock, then DaVita is the place for you.

We offer career options to fit your lifestyle.

Requirements for the Position:

• Must have minimum LSW.

• 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 as well as functional proficiency with DaVita specific applications within 60 days

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts, reviews, and assesses quality of life survey results, develops patient goal setting, completes appropriate follow up to analyze patients' plan to improve scores and quality of life.

• Communicates with interdisciplinary team regarding patient psychosocial issues affecting treatment and wellbeing.

• Counsels new and current patients and families on treatment options and modalities.

• Conceptualizes problems, interventions and the evaluation of interventions with respect to human behavior, personality development, and social environment.

• May be required to cover more than one facility in the area.

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village as a Social Worker:

• A community first, company second culture based on Core Values that really matter.
  Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
  Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.

• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
  A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
  Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation. * Licensed or registered in the state of practice as required by state regulations. ACSW/ASW licensure required in the State of California.

What We'll Provide:

DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performance programs. We expect our nurses to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal-setting and quality improvement initiatives.

Comprehensive benefits:

• DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package to connect teammates to what matters most.

• We offer medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off, PTO cash out, paid training and more.

• DaVita provides the opportunities for support for you and your family with family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access to Headspace, backup child, elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance and so much more!

Now is your time to join Team DaVita. Take the first step and apply now.

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.