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DaVita Kidney Care
Muskegon, Michigan

Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 26m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Posting Date
  • 09/23/2026
  • 1250 Mercy Drive, Muskegon, Michigan, 49444, United States of America

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

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

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

#LI-SM4

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

Support and advocate for dialysis patients as a member of their care teams, building long-term relationships with patients and families. Help patients understand their rights and responsibilities and manage the physical, mental, emotional, and financial demands of end-stage renal disease.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AdvocacyPatient-Centered CareClinical Social WorkPatient and Family SupportInterpersonal SkillsGovernment BenefitsCare Team CollaborationDialysis Care

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 14% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
36%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Muskegon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$210k
Typical market rent
$1,201/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
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

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k match
Paid time off
PTO cash out
Paid training
Family resources