Kidney Palliative Care Clinical Social Worker

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist patients suffering from chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease, along with their caregivers.

• Implement a palliative care-informed strategy to enhance psychosocial well-being, quality of life, and care that aligns with patient goals.

• Collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary care team.

• Recognize and address psychosocial, behavioral health, resource, and supportive care requirements.

• Facilitate patient adaptation, care experience, and access to suitable services.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution is necessary.

• Requires state licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or an equivalent qualification.

• Must hold an active license in the state of Arkansas.

• A minimum of one year of experience in hospice or palliative care is essential.

• At least 6-8 years of social work experience, preferably within healthcare environments.

• Two years of renal experience is preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities are required.

• Capability to deliver quality patient care in a remote working environment.

• Strong assessment skills are necessary.

• Familiarity with palliative care principles is expected.

• Knowledge of grief counseling techniques is important.

• Understanding of advance care planning processes is needed.

• Awareness of behavioral health interventions is advantageous.

• Must be empathetic, self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing emotional situations with professionalism.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based rewards that recognize exceptional individual and team contributions.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, and PTO cash out.

• Resources for family support.

• EAP counseling sessions provided.

• Access to Headspace® for mental well-being.

• Backup child and elder care options available.

• Maternity and paternity leave offered.

• Opportunities for professional development programs.

• On-demand virtual leadership and development courses available through DaVita’s online training platform, StarLearning.

• Award-winning education and training across various career paths.

• Benefits eligibility starts on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment.