Kidney Palliative Care Clinical Social Worker

DaVita Kidney Care

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

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing psychosocial support and quality patient care for individuals with chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease, utilizing palliative care principles and effective communication skills. Proficient in conducting thorough assessments and addressing behavioral health needs within an interdisciplinary care team.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Palliative Care ExperienceRenal ExperienceAssessment SkillsGrief Counseling Techniques

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Hard Skills

Palliative Care PrinciplesBehavioral Health InterventionsAdvance Care Planning ProcessesQuality Patient CareChronic Kidney Disease Support

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsEmpathyAdaptabilityProfessionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social WorkActive License in Arkansas

Industry Keywords

Hospice ExperienceHealthcare SettingsPsychosocial Well-BeingSupportive Care NeedsCaregiver Support

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
Participate 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

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 Arkansas
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

Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 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 DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning
Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths
Benefits eligibility beginning on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment