Social Worker

Posting Date 10/21/2026 525 East Market StreetBldg 50, Akron, Ohio, 44304, United States of America DaVita is looking for a Dialysis Clinical Social Worker Licensed in Ohio, to work with our dialysis patients based out of our Akron Renal Dialysis in Akron, Ohio.

This position will cover care of patients at three clinics to include:

Akron Renal Dialysis (Akron, OH) Mid Ohio Dialysis (Ontario, OH) Galion Dialysis (Galion, OH)

As a Licensed 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.

What you can expect:

• Schedule will be between 32-40 hours per week within - Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (some flexibility/variances depending on patient needs)
• Social workers are responsible for the psychosocial health and wellbeing for our patients so we support those needs, providing interventions as needed and complete mandatory assessments, screenings and education
• Our social workers typically have a caseload of around 100-125 patients however that’s spread between the three above mentioned clinics so it’s not that a social work sees that many patients every day
• This position includes three clinics but other than going to your assigned clinics there’s usually a social worker meeting at most 1 per quarter
• 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.

DaVita has an open position for a Licensed Social Worker who will be a vital member of each patient’s core care team. For social workers we really look for empathy and good personal skills. Dialysis patients have a lot to adjust to and need a strong social worker to support them. Being able to work independently is very important but there is a lot of support on the social work side. 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.

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:

• Meets all state required regulations to practice in the dialysis setting.
• All social workers must hold an LSW licensure within the state you are applying
• 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.

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

#LI-FV1 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.