Social Worker (MSW OR BSW) | Hospital
Company: Avera Health
Location: Barnard
Posted on: March 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Location: Avera St Luke's Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work
Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay
range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent
upon experience. $25.50 - $44.00 Position Highlights The primary
role of this position will be to support the patients on the
Behavioral Health Unit. Potential candidates should know that our
Social Work team supports the entire hospital - all inpatient units
(Med/Surg, ICU, Women's Center) as well as the Emergency
Department, Kidney Dialysis, and other outpatient areas (same day
surgery, wound care, specialty clinics) as needed and they would
eventually be cross-trained to some of those areas to backfill for
vacations or support high census as needed. BSW - May be eligible
for a $5,000 sign on bonus MSW - May be eligible for a $7,500 sign
on bonus Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for
Avera’s 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. You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team
built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you
and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview
Accountable for providing medical social casework to a wide array
of patients ranging from newborns to geriatrics. The main focus of
the Social Worker is to assist in meeting the
psychosocial/continuum of care needs of the patient and family to
ensure optimum functioning. In addition to direct care services,
the Social Worker shall have duties of consultation, education,
policy and program planning, performance improvement tasks,
advocacy and liaison with the community. Each social worker has a
"home" department(s) they primarily work out of but will also be
cross-trained to other areas to assist colleagues as needed. What
you will do Interviews patient and family members to obtain
information about home environment, family systems, health history,
and the patient’s personality traits. Evaluates data gathered in
terms of the medical plan of treatment, available social service
programs, financial counseling, and plan a pertinent therapy
program that will provide maximum benefits and safety for each
patient. Assists patients and families to understand, accept, and
follow medical recommendations with emphasis on assisting patients
to be compliant with clinical care plan. Performs a variety of
services such as advising on social problems, arranging for
transportation to clinic appointments and treatments as
appropriate, arranging for durable medical equipment as
appropriate, and alleviation of patient/family anxieties and fears.
Utilizes resources to assist patient to resume life in the
community while learning to live with a chronic illness. Prepares
and updates records for each patient; prepare required
documentation of each case; maintain records and reports as
required. Serves as the social work representative on
multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care. Works
collaboratively with clinical coordinators, physicians, and other
members of the care team in providing coordinated services, which
facilitates continuity of care for the patient. Provides education
to families regarding advance directives and assists patients and
families with questions regarding advance directives for
healthcare. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to
work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential job function
satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform
position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with
others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
These requirements and those listed above are representative of the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential
job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job
functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue
hardship to the employer. Required Education,
License/Certification, or Work Experience: Bachelor's in Social
Work Social Worker - Licensing Board An active license in the state
of practice Upon Hire Preferred Education, License/Certification,
or Work Experience: 1-3 years Healthcare social work experience
Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of
Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to
serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s
values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s
standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and
Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain
confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment,
coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a
productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety
principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but
not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if
applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a
wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time
employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced,
healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and
into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5%
employer matching contribution for retirement Career development
guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal
Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or
other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a
disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with
your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an
email to talent@avera.org .
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