Clinical Social Worker, Palliative Care

DaVita Kidney Care

. Support patients with chronic kidney disease and end stage kidney disease, along with their caregivers .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $57,784 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing quality patient care for individuals with chronic kidney disease and end stage kidney disease, utilizing palliative care principles, grief counseling techniques, and behavioral health interventions. Strong ability to conduct thorough assessments and support patients and caregivers in a remote work setting.

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Palliative Care ExperienceGrief Counseling TechniquesAdvance Care Planning ProcessesBehavioral Health Interventions

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Hard Skills

Thorough Assessment SkillsPalliative Care PrinciplesBehavioral Health InterventionsGrief Counseling TechniquesAdvance Care Planning Processes

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsEmpathyAdaptabilityProfessionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social WorkState Licensure in Florida or Georgia

Industry Keywords

Chronic Kidney DiseaseEnd Stage Kidney DiseaseHospice CarePalliative CareHealthcare Settings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support patients with chronic kidney disease and end stage kidney disease, along with their caregivers
Use a palliative care–informed approach to promote psychosocial well-being, quality of life, and goal-concordant care
Work as part of the interdisciplinary care team
Identify and address psychosocial, behavioral health, resource, and supportive care needs
Support patient adjustment, care experience, and access to appropriate services
Provide quality patient care in a remote work setting
Conduct thorough assessments
Apply palliative care principles, grief counseling techniques, advance care planning processes, and behavioral health interventions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution
State licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent is required
Active license in the state of Florida or Georgia
One year of hospice or palliative care experience required
At least 6-8 years of social work experience, preferably in healthcare settings
Two years of renal experience preferred
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, adaptable, and able to handle emotional situations with professionalism

Benefits

Comp & perks

A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values
Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths
Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions
Comprehensive benefits package
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) match
Paid time off
PTO cash out
Family resources
EAP counseling sessions
Access to Headspace®
Backup child and elder care
Maternity/paternity leave
Professional development programs
On-demand virtual leadership and development courses through StarLearning
Benefits eligibility beginning the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment