Social Worker CSW PIP | Cancer Care Institute
Listed compensation
$72K - $90K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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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