Social Worker (IKC)

at  DaVita

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: State licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred
• Experience: At least 4-5 years of clinical experience, preferably in hospice, palliative care, or end-of-life settings.
• 2 years of renal experience preferred
• Experience with Medicare preferred
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide empathetic and non-judgmental support.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with end-of-life care principles, grief counseling techniques, and community resources.
• Attributes: Compassionate, self-directed, and able to handle emotional and challenging situations with grace and professionalism.
• Travel: Must be able to travel regionally as needed to visit patients.
  If you are passionate about providing compassionate end-of-life care and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply our Lead Social Worker position.

HYBRID ROLE

Are you a compassionate MSW with a passion for providing exceptional end-of-life care? In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting patients and their families through the challenging stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD), ensuring they receive the highest quality of care and emotional support.

• Remote Opportunity: Provide virtual patient support and lead a team of care coordinators from your home office, with occasional travel to see patients.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of opportunities for career growth and development within our organization.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a significant difference in the lives of patients and their families by providing compassionate end-of-life care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Leadership: Directly supervise a regional team of Care Coordinators, providing oversight of day to day operations and guidance navigating insurance benefits, community resources and support services (30% of the time)

Lead Social Worker: Work directly with patients and families (70% of the time)

• Patient and Family Support: Provide emotional and psychosocial support to patients and their families, helping them navigate the complexities of end-of-life care.
• Care Planning: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans that address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients.
• Resource Coordination: Connect patients and families with community resources and support services, including financial assistance, counseling, and respite care.
• Advance Care Planning: Assist patients and families with advance care planning, including living wills, healthcare proxies, and other legal and medical decisions.
• Education and Advocacy: Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the hospice philosophy and available services, advocating for patient needs and preferences.