Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s 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, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.
Exciting opportunity to join the Avera Queen of Peace team as a Social Worker (MSW)!
Position Highlights:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
- Options for Free Health Insurance!
- Competitive wages with regular increases and benefits.
- Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.
- Career Growth opportunities!
Job Summary
- The Social Worker is accountable for the planning, organization and implementation of social work services to patients and families in the clinic setting, assuring that medically related emotional and social needs are addressed on an individual basis for the patient.
- The Social Worker is responsible to assess needs of patients facing chronic illness and facilitate plans with patients and families to promote effective care.
- The social worker will maintain a current knowledge base of available community agencies and resources to facilitate appropriate referrals.
- Provides direct clinical therapeutic services to patients as part of an overall comprehensive patient care plan.
Education and/or Experience
- Master’s Degree in social work required from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- 1-2 years’ healthcare social work experience is required.
- 3-5 years’ experience is preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Certified Social Worker (CSW-PIP) License in the State of South Dakota required. (Multi-state licensure may be required)
- Quality Mental Health Professional Credential (South Dakota) preferred.
Work Schedule
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- Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; 80 hours every 2 weeks
Pay
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
What Makes Avera Special?
Social Worker (MSW) - Full-time at Avera Medical Group Family Medicine/Avera Now Mitchell summary:
The Social Worker at Avera is responsible for providing social work services to patients and their families in a clinical setting, addressing emotional and social needs through tailored care plans. With a focus on chronic illness management, they assess patient needs and connect them to community resources, while delivering therapeutic services as part of a comprehensive care strategy. Avera offers an engaging team culture and opportunities for professional growth, ensuring that employees feel valued and supported.
Keywords:
Social Worker, Healthcare, Patient Care, Therapeutic Services, Community Resources, Mental Health, Chronic Illness, Emotional Support, Care Planning, Clinical Social Work