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Innovative Renal Care
East Orange, New Jersey

Social Worker (MSW)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$37.91-$44.23/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 41m ago · Verified live

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

$37.91 - $44.23 / hour depending on experience and qualifications

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 assess and educate patients to help them manage the physical, mental, and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease. They collaborate with patients to develop comprehensive care plans and ensure patients understand their rights and responsibilities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and have at least 2 years of clinical social work experience, preferably in an ESRD setting. Current state licensure or eligibility is required, and CPR certification is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentPatient educationESRD knowledgeCase managementSafety documentation

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 26% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$79k–$92kSocial Work median $70k (middle half $49k–$78k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$79k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in New Jersey172 active6,425 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 66% remote · 26% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey social worker listings (all specialties): 5% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment188 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,507 in the last 30 days1,457 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Social Work pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 17 employers
7
<$85k
9
$85k-100k
3
$100k-115k
17
$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
CME allowance
26%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

LifeStance Health · Portland, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance Health · Costa Mesa, California

$117k-$134k
#3

LICSW/Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

$73k-$126k
#4

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist - LICSW - LPCC - LMFT

$74k-$126k
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,335 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Innovative Renal Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in East Orange

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$462k
Typical market rent
$1,994/mo
Residents’ average commute
35 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.