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Innovative Renal Care
Massena, New York

Social Worker (MSW)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28-$40/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job Requirements

Social Workers help patients understand their rights and responsibilities, and guide them in managing the physical, mental, emotional, and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease. Responsibilities include assessing, educating, and collaborating with patients on care planning.

Work Experience

Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program. Current or eligible for state licensure, if required.

Meets state-specific requirements (e. g., LCSW and supervision, if applicable).

  • Minimum of 2 years of clinical social work experience, preferably in an ESRD setting.
  • CPR certification preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret safety, operating, and procedure documents.
  • Effective communication skills with clients and staff.

Benefits

At Innovative Renal Care (IRC), our comprehensive benefits program is a key component of our total compensation package. It includes a 401(k) match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits that compare favorably within our industry and marketplace. Learn more at IRC Benefits and Perks

About Innovative Renal Care

We are one of the largest dialysis service providers in the U.S., partnering with local physicians to deliver high-quality care to patients with ESRD and other kidney conditions. Our mission is to be the trusted experts and preferred partners for patients, physicians, and healthcare providers by delivering best-in-class care, service, and solutions.

  • Our Values: I CARE
  • Integrity & Innovation – Earn trust by keeping promises and embracing new solutions.
  • Compassion – Treat patients, families, and colleagues with respect and empathy.
  • Accountability – Take ownership and recognize the contributions of others.
  • Results-Driven – Strive for excellence and exceed expectations.
  • Everyone Counts – Foster diversity, equity, teamwork, and collaboration.

Why Join IRC?

  • Career Growth – Be part of a values-driven team making a meaningful impact.
  • Competitive Compensation – Salaries continually benchmarked against market and trends.
  • Enhanced PTO – Your most recent dialysis experience counts toward PTO accrual.
  • Team Culture – Thrive in a supportive environment that values innovation, accountability, and compassion.

Salary Range

$28.00-$40.00 / hour depending on experience and qualifications

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Innovative Renal Care is an equal opportunity and a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origins, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status. All applicants will be subject to a drug screening and background check upon acceptance of an offer.

*IRC will only contact you from careers@innovativerenal.com or team members with an @innovativerenal.com email address. Please be cautious and aware of spam or fraudulent emails soliciting personal or banking information. IRC will not request this information via email.

Key Responsibilities

Social workers assist patients in managing the physical, mental, and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, educating families, and collaborating on comprehensive care planning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess at least two years of clinical experience, preferably in a dialysis setting. Licensure requirements must be met according to state regulations.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCase managementEnd stage renal disease knowledgeSafety documentation interpretation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (MSW) at Innovative Renal Care a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,488 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

In New York, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$79k (152 salary observations; 241 listings), vs ~$83k nationally (1,219 salary observations; 3,390 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 26% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Social Worker Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 35 employers

12
<$80k
15
$80k-95k
5
$95k-110k
5
$110k-125k
2
$141k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
21%
CME allowance
21%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

LifeStance Health · Vancouver, Washington

$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

LifeStance Health · West Linn, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#3

Clinical Social Worker - Fee For Service

$124k
#4

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

$115k-$120k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,488 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Massena

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$130k
Median resident rent
$722/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
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 Innovative Renal Care

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Benefits & Perks

401(k) match
Healthcare coverage
Enhanced PTO (dialysis experience counts toward accrual)