Stable social work job, but cult-like company if you drink the koolaid - Renal Social Worker DaVita Employee Review

4.0
16 Nov 2020
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Pros

This is a stable job for a social worker. They pay well and there are a lot of opportunities for growth and salary increase. You can grow within the social work role by becoming a manager, regional manager, etc. You can also grow outside of the social work role if you choose---my region had a social worker as a Clinic Administrator. I had easily accessible support from other social workers in my area, and my manager provided supervision for my clinical licensure. If long-term care is your jam, this is a great gig for you. The majority of patients are the same over time, so you can develop deep relationships. The work is typical--motivational interviewing, depression screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, resource connecting, caregiver/family support, etc. There is a dedicated insurance counselor on staff, so you don't have to dive into complicated insurance counseling.

Cons

There is a HUGE focus on clinic metrics, and they don't take equity into consideration. For example, they hold rural clinics to the same standards as inner-city clinics. They just do not have the same patient population, and if your clinic is not performing to the standards, there are consequences. The organization as a whole has a very cult-like environment if you choose to drink the koolaid. I did not, so it didn't really impact me, just interesting to observe. Although with Kent Thiry no longer as CEO, I can't speak about if that is still present.

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

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Cons

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