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DaVita Kidney Care
Cass Lake, Minnesota

Social Worker

Social WorkerPer Diem

Listed compensation

$28.5-$46/hr

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Job Description

10/08/2026

602 3rd St Nw, Cass Lake, Minnesota, 56633-3395, United States of America

DaVita is looking for a PER DIEM Licensed Social Worker (LISW) (LICSW) (LGSW) to support our patients and their families at our Cass Lake Dialysis Clinic in Cass Lake, MN!

As a Social Worker (LISW) (LICSW) (LGSW) 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.

  • Here is what you can expect when you join our Village as a Clinical Social Worker (MSW):
  • Covering Cass Lake Dialysis clinic only
  • Will need to be in clinic at least twice a month
  • Per Diem status - fewer than 24 hours a week
  • Training - 6-8 weeks
  • 50 patient case load
  • Will provide group supervision 4 hours a month that is no cost to the teammate
  • Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
  • Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
  • Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
  • A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
  • Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.

Life on dialysis can be a difficult transition for many patients-and you'll be there to support and advocate for them.

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.

Requirements

  • Licensed or registered in the state of practice as required by state regulations -- (LISW) (LICSW) (LGSW)
  • 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
  • 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

Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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 Diversity & 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. As such, 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.

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.
  • The Wage Range for the role is $28.50 - $46.00 per 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 support and advocate for patients and their families at the Cass Lake Dialysis Clinic, helping them manage the physical, mental, and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease. Responsibilities include maintaining a 50-patient caseload and providing group supervision.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient advocacyCase managementEnd stage renal disease supportInsurance program knowledgeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookClinical documentationCrisis intervention

Social Worker Career Context

In Minnesota, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$78k (125 salary observations; 293 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (4,412 salary observations; 19,550 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 23% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota 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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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,480 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Cass Lake

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k
Median resident rent
$763/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (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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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

401k match
Healthcare coverage
Group supervision 4 hours/month at no cost
Award-winning education and training
Performance-based rewards