MSW Social Worker - Palliative Care & Discharge Planning

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls is seeking a PRN Social Worker for the Palliative Medicine team. This role plans, organizes, and provides psychosocial support to patients and families with complex needs, coordinating discharge planning and care transitions.

You will conduct assessments, counseling, and referrals, maintain EMR documentation, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. A Master's in Social Work and active state license are required; prior hospice/palliative experience preferred.

Qualifications

• MSW required with active state license.
• Experience in counseling and discharge planning preferred.
• Ability to work with medically and socially complex patients.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement social work services for complex patients and families.
• Conduct interviews and assess home environment, health history, and supports.
• Coordinate discharge planning and post-acute transitions.
• Maintain EMR documentation and participate in team care conferences.
• Provide counseling to individuals, couples and groups as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Discharge planning

EMR documentation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Master's in Social Work

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls is seeking a PRN Social Worker for the Palliative Medicine team. This role plans, organizes, and provides psychosocial support to patients and families with complex needs, coordinating discharge planning and care transitions.

You will conduct assessments, counseling, and referrals, maintain EMR documentation, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. A Master's in Social Work and active state license are required; prior hospice/palliative experience preferred.