Travel Social Worker

Travel Social Worker

A well-established hospital located in Minnesota near Brookings, South Dakota, is seeking a contracted Social Worker to join its exceptional team.

Social Worker Opportunity:

• 13-week contract
• Schedule: 4 days a week, 8 am - 4:30 pm
• Reports to Hospital DON and Hospice Manager
• Potential for a Permanent opportunity available
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage available
• Weekly Direct Deposits

Travel Social Worker Responsibilities:

• Be a core member of the Hospice team and provide support to patients and families' emotional, social, and economic needs relating to the impact of a terminal illness
• Plan the transition and transportation of patients from hospitals to a home or another facility, arrange services, and collaborate with doctors, nurses, and insurers
• Plan and lead interdisciplinary meetings, facilitate referrals for community resources, and review critical access admissions and monitor patients with regularly scheduled admission visits

Travel Social Worker

Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work
• Must have a valid LSW license or the eligibility to obtain one
• Previous experience in Hospice is a bonus

Surrounding Location and Community:

• Tight-knit community where neighbors know neighbors
• Experience a lively and active town with specialty shops, local restaurants, a theater, and much more
• Join in multiple annual traditions hosted by the town throughout all points of the year