Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Medical Building 2

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Address: 1205 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $27.50 - $38.50

Department Details

Come work with a supportive multidisciplinary team where your contributions will positively impact patients seeking kidney transplant. You will collaborate with surgeons, transplant coordinators, social workers, pharmacist, dietician and financial services, fostering strong relationships and teamwork skills. The role involves a mix of psychosocial assessments, counseling, facilitating access to resources, education and advocacy.

Job Summary

Displays ability to apply the knowledge and skills of advanced social work practice during the pre and post transplant process. Will assume a social worker role during the transplant process, providing psychosocial support and advocacy to patients and their families. The responsibilities include conducting assessments to evaluate the patients mental and social readiness for transplant, counseling to patient and family members to help with the emotional challenges of transplant, providing thorough education throughout the transplant process, facilitating ongoing support and resources, and assist with the financial planning. They work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with doctors, nurses, dietician, pharmacist, and financial advocate to ensure the best possible outcomes for transplant patients.

Graduate from an accredited school, currently holds an unencumbered MSW license with the state where the practice is occurring: South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited curriculum required.

Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.

Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice:

In South Dakota, must have one of the following:

Certified Social Worker (CSW)

Certified Social Worker - Private Independent Practice (CSW-PIP)

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0223420

Job Function: Care Coordination

Featured: No