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Rapid City, South Dakota

Social Worker CSW PIP | Cancer Care Institute

Social WorkerIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$72K - $90K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

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  • Primary Location
  • Rapid City, SD USA

Department: CCI Administration

  • Scheduled Weekly Hours
  • 40
  • Starting Pay Rate Range
  • $72,321.60 - $90,396.80
  • (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

A Social Worker CSW-PIP conducts individual psychotherapy, family psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, wellness education, neuroscience/neuroplasticity education, change management, lifestyle management, education and training on coping, stress management, anxiety and depression, insomnia retraining and cognitive rehab to inpatients/outpatients.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

Applies therapeutic and/or behavioral techniques to assist patients in coping with emotional distress caused by disability, disease and/or illness.

Maintains appropriate records in accordance with state, federal laws and Monument Health policies, procedures and standards.

Performs evaluation/testing as a means to determine the most effective approach to care and to clarify diagnosis.

Provides cross-coverage and staffing flexibility for the department. When needed, demonstrates willingness to assist other departments in providing patient care. Participates in delivery of care outside area of primary responsibility and/or area of interest.

Demonstrates the ability to appropriately assess patients, apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and implement changes to the plan of care. Anticipates and communicates changes in patient status to meet the needs of the patient.

Documents all procedures and/or services to patients on charge (route) slips and processes route slips in accordance with established procedures to ensure accurate billing to patient accounts.

Performs and documents ongoing patient assessment and formulates plan of care in collaboration with other medical providers.

Recognizes physical, developmental, and psychosocial distress of patient and family, and provides appropriate interventions.

  • Reviews transcription and signs appropriate documents according to facility policy.
  • Conducts Healthcare teaching and counseling of patients/families regarding health problems and management of illness.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required

  • Education – Master’s degree in Social Sciences
  • Certification - Certified Social Worker (CSW) - South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners OR

Certified Social Worker Private or Independent Practice (CSW-PIP) - South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners

Preferred

Experience - 3+ years of Rehabilitation Experience

Certification - Certified Social Worker Private or Independent Practice (CSW-PIP) - South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners

Physical Requirements

Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

  • Job Category
  • Rehabilitation
  • Job Family

Mental Health

Shift: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

  • Employee Type
  • Regular

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Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker conducts individual, family, and group psychotherapy while providing wellness education and cognitive rehabilitation to patients. They are responsible for assessing patient needs, formulating care plans, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation in compliance with legal standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Sciences and possess a Certified Social Worker (CSW) or CSW-PIP certification from the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners. Three or more years of rehabilitation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical evaluationHealthcare counselingTreatment planningCrisis intervention

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 18% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$81k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution41 jobs · 12 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
69%
CME allowance
18%
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,492 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Rapid City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$347k≈ 4.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,484/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Rapid City, SD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Monument Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Rapid City, South Dakota
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Supportive work culture
Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
Retirement Plans
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Instant pay
Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
Tuition assistance/reimbursement