Social Worker Experienced (Clinical License)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join DaVita Kidney Care as a Clinical Social Worker – Outpatient Dialysis in Houston, Texas.
Key Responsibilities
- centered health care and knowing patients on a personal level—now is your time to explore your next journey—at DaVita. What you can expect: 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.
Requirements
- specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita. jobs/WageRates
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join DaVita Kidney Care as a Clinical Social Worker – Outpatient Dialysis.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker Experienced (Clinical License) at DaVita Kidney Care a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at DaVita Kidney Care is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Houston, Texas.
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Social Work, Patient Advocacy, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Interpersonal Communication, Insurance Program Knowledge, Computer Proficiency, Patient-Centered Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: Provide emotional, mental, and financial support to patients managing End Stage Renal Disease in an outpatient dialysis setting. Act as a vital member of the core care team to advocate for patients and help them understand their rights and responsibilities.
Benefits package: 401k match, Healthcare coverage, Paid time off, PTO cash out, Paid training, Family resources, EAP counseling, Headspace® access. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2d ago
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