DaVita - Effingham, IL
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Effingham, IL
10,001+ employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
As a Social Worker at DaVita, you will play a crucial role in supporting patients undergoing dialysis treatment. This position focuses on building meaningful relationships with patients and their families, advocating for their needs, and helping them navigate the challenges associated with End Stage Renal Disease. You will be part of a dedicated team that values work-life balance and prioritizes personal and professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Support and advocate for patients undergoing dialysis treatment.
- Help patients understand 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.
- Collaborate with the core care team to improve patient health outcomes.
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.
- Obtained their Clinical License (e.g., LCSW, LICSW), meeting all licensure requirements for their 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 insurance
- 401k match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- PTO cash out
- Paid training
- Family resources
- EAP counseling sessions
- Access to Headspace®
- Backup child and elder care
- Maternity/paternity leave
- Pet insurance
