Impactful Social Worker: Advance Care Planning Specialist

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1 for eligible hires

5% employer matching retirement plan

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Avera Health is seeking a Social Worker to coordinate and implement Advance Care Planning across ambulatory clinics in Sioux Falls. The role involves facilitating goals-of-care discussions, documenting directives, and ensuring patient-centered care across settings.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Social Work, an active license, and ACP certification within 180 days. You will collaborate with physicians, care managers, hospice, and community partners to improve care transitions and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Social Work required.
• Active license in state of practice.
• Advance Care Curriculum Certification within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains Advance Care Planning programs across clinics.
• Facilitates ACP discussions with patients and families.
• Collaborates with care teams to identify patients who may benefit from ACP services.
• Provides education and support on ACP principles to patients and families.

Skills

Communication

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work

Active social work license

Advance Care Curriculum Certification

Job description

Avera Health is seeking a Social Worker to coordinate and implement Advance Care Planning across ambulatory clinics in Sioux Falls. The role involves facilitating goals-of-care discussions, documenting directives, and ensuring patient-centered care across settings.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Social Work, an active license, and ACP certification within 180 days. You will collaborate with physicians, care managers, hospice, and community partners to improve care transitions and outcomes.