Kidney Palliative Care Social Worker

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $78k - $94k / year

⏰ Full Time

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DaVita Kidney Care

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1994

🏥 Healthcare

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

💰 Post-IPO Debt on 2021-02

Healthcare • Healthcare Insurance

DaVita Kidney Care is a leading healthcare company that provides dialysis and related treatments for patients with kidney disease. Committed to improving the quality of life for its patients, DaVita focuses on offering integrated kidney care and supporting its diverse team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, dietitians, social workers, and patient care technicians. The company emphasizes a strong culture, career development, and comprehensive benefits to create an inclusive and supportive work environment for its employees.

📋 Description

• Guide patients and families through chronic kidney disease, end-stage kidney disease, and end-of-life stages • Drive Goals of Care discussions • Facilitate Advance Care Planning • Provide anticipatory grief support • Address behavioral health concerns • Provide virtual patient support remotely • Conduct palliative social work assessments and behavioral health interventions • Support patients with advanced kidney disease and caregivers • Educate patients, families, and caregivers about community resources and palliative and hospice services • Advocate for patient needs and preferences • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans • Liaise with dialysis clinic staff, nephrology practices, and outside providers to deliver goal-concordant care

🎯 Requirements

• Current, active LCSW licensure in California • Residence in Pacific Standard Time (PST) or Mountain Standard Time (MST) • Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution • One year of hospice or palliative care experience • At least 6–8 years of social work experience, preferably in healthcare settings • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to provide quality patient care in a remote work setting • Thorough assessment skills • Familiarity with palliative care principles • Knowledge of grief counseling techniques • Knowledge of advance care planning processes • Knowledge of behavioral health interventions • Empathetic, self-directed, and adaptable approach • Ability to handle emotional situations with professionalism

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage • 401(k) match • Paid time off • PTO cash out • Family resources • EAP counseling sessions • Headspace® access • Backup child and elder care • Maternity/paternity leave • Professional development and career growth programs • On-demand virtual leadership and development courses through StarLearning