Licensed Social Worker

2 months ago
Hendricks, Minnesota$24.64-$30.93 an hourPer Diem / PRNSocial Work

Job Description

About the Role

Join Avera Health as a Licensed Social Worker in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Must possess verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients and family members in a caring and empathetic manner.
  • will be a core member of the hospice Interdisciplinary team who provides supportive services to help meet the hospice patient’s and family’s social, emotional and economic needs in relation to the impact of a terminal illness.
  • will coordinate safe patient transition from hospital to home or another facility, arrange services, collaborate with doctors, nurses and insurers, lead hospital interdisciplinary meetings, facilitate the implementation and referral to community resources, etc.
  • implement social work services for patients and families social, emotional and economic needs in relation to t.

Requirements

  • Mindset ready to join a hospital with the best work culture.
  • Graduate of an approved Bachelor’s Degree program in social work.
  • Experience, preferred.
  • However, new graduates welcome.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $24.64 - $30.93/hr
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Avera Health as a Licensed Social Worker.

Key Skills

Social Work Services PlanningDischarge PlanningPatient AdvocacyMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationHospice CareBereavement SupportGrief Support GroupsEMR DocumentationInterdisciplinary Team LeadershipResource CoordinationEmotional SupportCommunication SkillsComputer ProficiencyIndependent JudgmentEmotional StabilityConfidentiality Maintenance
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Social Worker at Avera Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Avera Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $30000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Hendricks, Minnesota.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social Work Services Planning, Discharge Planning, Patient Advocacy, Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Hospice Care, Bereavement Support, Grief Support Groups, EMR Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves planning, organizing, and implementing social work services for patients and families dealing with terminal illness, focusing on social, emotional, and economic needs. Responsibilities include acting as the hospice social worker and hospital discharge planner, developing care plans...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, Retirement plan with employer match opportunities, Paid time off and extended sick leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Avera Health

Non-profit Organizations
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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
Retirement plan with employer match opportunities
Paid time off and extended sick leave
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

2mo ago

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