Social Worker, Mental Health

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$56,000.00/yr - $92,000.00/yr

Posting Date: 12/15/2025

Address: 2930 S 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62703, United States

As a Social Worker at DaVita, you’ll be a part of a Team that values work-life balance and where your personal and professional growth is a top priority. DaVita has an open position for a Social Worker who will be a vital member of each patient’s core care team. Life on dialysis can be a difficult transition for many patients—and you'll be there to support and advocate for them.

In this vital role, you will help patients understand their rights and responsibilities, and guide them in managing the physical, mental, emotional and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease.

• Build meaningful and long‑term relationships with patients and their families in an intimate outpatient setting.
• Be a part of a Team that appreciates, supports and relies on each other in a positive environment.
• Performance‑based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.

DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performance programs. We expect our nurses to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal‑setting and quality improvement initiatives.

• DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package to connect teammates to what matters most.
• We offer medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off, PTO cash out, paid training and more.
• DaVita provides the opportunities for support for you and your family with family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access to Headspace®, backup child, elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance and so much more.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) with a specialization in clinical practice from an accredited school of Social Work.
• Meets all state required regulations to practice in the dialysis setting.
• Obtained their Clinical License (e.g., LCSW, LICSW), meeting all licensure requirements for their state.
• Proficient in all experienced level Social Worker duties.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of government and private insurance programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Other

Hospitals and Health Care

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