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DaVita Kidney Care
Riverdale, Illinois

Social Worker LMSW

Social Worker 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80K - $125K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

08/10/2026

170 W. 233rd St., Bronx, New York, 10463, United States of America

Must Have LMSW or LCSW

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.

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

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.

Comprehensive Benefits

  • 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!

Requirements

  • Meets all state required regulations to practice in the dialysis setting.
  • Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required with a specialization in clinical practice
  • Current License in the state of NY
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience post licensure
  • Demonstrated knowledge of government and private insurance programs
  • Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook as well as functional proficiency with DaVita specific applications within 60 days
  • Monday through Friday 8AM to 4PM around 100 patients

Now is your time to join Team DaVita. Take the first step and apply now.

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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.
  • The Salary Range for the role is $80,000 - $125,000 per year.
  • Social Worker Intermediate: $86,000 - $93,000 per year.

If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position.

New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour

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 careers.davita.com

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 advocacy and support for individuals undergoing dialysis. They will guide patients through the physical, mental, emotional, and financial challenges associated with End Stage Renal Disease.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical social workPatient advocacyCase managementDialysis careEnd stage renal disease supportInsurance program knowledgeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookPatient-centered careCrisis interventionEmotional supportFinancial counseling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker LMSW at DaVita Kidney Care a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Master Social Worker (LMSW) — ranked against 237 active Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 24% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 237 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Riverdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$126k≈ 1.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,304/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
34 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About DaVita Kidney Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Denver, CO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k Match
Paid Time Off
PTO Cash Out
Paid Training
EAP Counseling