Social Worker job at DaVita in Denver, CO

Title: Social Worker (IKC) Location: CO-Denver Job Description: Job ID 844768649436709

Job Description

Are you a compassionate MSWwith a passion for providing exceptional care to patients with kidney disease? 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), including end of life, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care and emotional support. - Remote Opportunity: Provide virtual patient support. - 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 care. Key Responsibilities: Team Social Worker: Work directly with patients and families (70% of the time). Patient and Family Support: Provide behavioral health support to high risk patients and their families, helping them navigate the complexities of kidney disease, and increase coping. Resource Coordination: Connect patients and families with community resources and support services, including financial assistance, behavioral health services, and care needs services. Advance Care Planning: Assist patients and families with goals of care conversations, and provide education on the advance care planning process. Education and Advocacy: Educate patients, families, and caregivers about available palliative and hospice care services, advocating for patient needs and preferences. Team Collaboration: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans that address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients. Liaise with dialysis clinic staff and outside providers (30% of the time). Qualifications: Education: Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution. Licensure: State licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required. Experience: At least 2-4 years of clinical experience, preferably in healthcare settings. 2 years of renal experience preferred. Previous behavioral health experience and/or hospice or palliative care experience preferred. Bilingual preferred. Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to provide empathetic support in a remote work setting. Knowledge: Familiarity with end-of-life care principles, grief counseling techniques, behavioral health interventions, and community resources. Attributes: Compassionate, self-directed, and able to handle emotional and challenging situations with professionalism. If you are passionate about providing compassionate care and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply our IKC Social Worker position. Here is what you can expect when you join our Village: 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. Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen." Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today. Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply. What We'll Provide: More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are... For full info follow application link. DaVita is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. As such, DaVita makes hiring decisions solely on the basis of qualifications and experience, and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job