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DaVita Kidney Care
Norwalk, Connecticut

Social Worker (LCSW)

Social Worker 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Posting Date 06/26/2026 666 West Ave, Norwalk, Connecticut, 06850-4009, United States of America Join our DaVita team as a Social Worker (LCSW)! We are looking to hire a Full-Time (32-hour) resource who is able to support our patient population needs on-site at our South Norwalk Dialysis Center!

This hire would work on a 4-Day/32-Hour a Week Monday-Friday schedule. 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-LH3 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. DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a comprehensive kidney care provider focused on transforming care to improve the quality of life for patients globally.

The company is a leading provider of kidney care services in the U.S. and has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for more than 20 years.

DaVita is working to help increase equitable access to care for patients at every stage and setting along their kidney health journey—from slowing progression of kidney disease to streamlining the transplant process, from acute hospital care to dialysis at home.

As of March 31, 2022, DaVita served 200,800 patients at 2,809 outpatient dialysis centers in the U.S. The company operated an additional 346 outpatient dialysis centers in 11 other countries worldwide.

DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality and worked collaboratively to help propel the kidney care community to adopt an equitable, high-quality standard of care for patients around the globe. To learn more about what it means to be a part of our Village, visit Careers.DaVita.com.

DaVita is an equal opportunity employer- Male/Female/Veterans/Disabled. To learn more about what this means click here. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Key Responsibilities

Provide emotional, mental, and financial support to patients managing End Stage Renal Disease in a dialysis setting. Act as a vital member of the core care team to advocate for patients and help them understand their rights and responsibilities.

Requirements

Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) and a valid clinical license such as LCSW or LICSW. Candidates must be proficient in experienced-level social worker duties and have knowledge of government and private insurance programs.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical Social WorkPatient AdvocacyCase ManagementCrisis InterventionInterpersonal CommunicationInsurance Program KnowledgeComputer ProficiencyPatient-Centered Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (LCSW) 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 Social Work — ranked against 6,101 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 31 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 32% have no call, 77% 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

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Social Work listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,101 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Norwalk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$725k
Typical market rent
$2,743/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Training
Employee Assistance Program
Headspace Access