Pays $25-$36/hr — Social Worker market median is ~$70k (280 jobs)
Social Worker, Long Term Care (LTC)
About the Role
Day shift social worker role at a large rural health system in Sioux Falls, SD. Provides supportive services and counseling for long-term care patients.
Join Sanford Health as a Social Worker – Day Shift in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited curriculum required.
- If hired prior to January 1, 2009, a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or another related field was acceptable.
- If working in Minnesota, other education accepted according to and based upon Minnesota statue.
- Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $25 - $36.06/hour.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Key Responsibilities
Provide supportive services, counseling, and crisis intervention for patients and families within a long-term care setting. Coordinate healthcare programs and develop care plans by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and community resources.
Licensure & Certifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and a valid state license (LBSW/LSW) depending on the practice location. Experience in healthcare or mental health hospitals and BLS certification are preferred or required based on location.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Social Worker, Long Term Care (LTC) position at Sanford Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Social Work — Social Worker Career Context
In South Dakota, Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$71k across 11 listings, vs ~$84k nationally (7,408 listings).
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
South Dakota's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state — South Dakota ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 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 ~$64k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
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