Social Worker (msw) Mckennan Hospital

Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Job Description


Join the team at Avera!

Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation\xe2\x80\x99s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America\xe2\x80\x99s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Join a fun team of Social Workers committed to positive outcomes for patients and families.

**This position may be eligible for a $3,000 sign on bonus with a 2-year commitment.**

Position Highlights:

  • Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera\xe2\x80\x99s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
  • Work with an innovative team within a caring Christian culture.
  • Collaborate with a vast team of healthcare professionals.
  • Be a vital resource for patients and families.
  • Work with community resources/programs, as well as Medicaid/Medicare in the hospital system.
  • Work with a variety of patient concerns.
Job Summary

The social worker is responsible for planning, organize and implementing social work services for patients and families that are medically and socially complex and greater psychosocial acuity; assuring that the medically related emotional and social needs are addressed on an individual basis. The social worker will facilitate quality care/education for patients and their families. The social worker will need skills in brief counseling to individuals and groups. Responsible to assess needs and facilitate plans with patients/families requiring intensive discharge planning. Maintain a current knowledge base of community agencies and resources to facilitate appropriate referrals. The social worker provides services in a compassionate, culturally competent and tactful manner in order to help facilitate access to and provide continuity of care and patient advocacy. Work collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Education and/or Experience
  • A Master\'s degree from an accredited Social Work program is required.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
  • Licensed as a Social Worker in the State of South Dakota required.
Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. The actual hourly rate is dependent upon experience.
  • $26.25 - $39.50 per hour

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4376181
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Sioux Falls, SD, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned