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DaVita Kidney Care
New London, Connecticut

Social Worker

Social WorkerPart-Time

Compensation

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Part-Time
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Job Description

  • Posting Date
  • 09/24/2026
  • 5 Shaws CoveSuite 100, New London, Connecticut, 06320-4974, United States of America

$10,000 Retention Bonus

As a Social Worker (LCSW) 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.

If you love patient-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

  • Schedule:
  • 20-24 hours per week

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.

What We'll Provide

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.

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements.

Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker will serve as a vital member of the patient care team, providing support and advocacy for individuals transitioning to dialysis. They will guide patients in managing the physical, mental, emotional, and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease.

Requirements

The candidate must hold an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) certification. The role requires a commitment to patient-centered health care and the ability to build long-term relationships with patients and their families.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Social workPatient advocacyCase managementPatient-centered careClinical supportEnd stage renal disease managementEmotional supportFinancial counseling

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
30%
Loan repayment
22%
Sign-on bonus
15% this job
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in New London

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$343k
Typical market rent
$1,641/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About DaVita Kidney Care

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Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Retention Bonus
401k Match
Healthcare Coverage
Paid Time Off
PTO Cash Out
Paid Training
EAP Counseling
Headspace Access