Monument Health·Rapid City, South Dakota
Coordinates and delivers psychotherapeutic approaches and treatment plans for patients within a hospice setting. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and community providers to manage patient care and discharge planning.
Essential Functions: Provides individual, marital, family and group therapy within the scope of service of the clinic. Develops and implements an individualized treatment approach. Communicates with family to further the effectiveness of treatment plan. Collaborates with patient/family, multidisciplinary team, and physician to formulate a realistic plan that identifies goals, specific interventions, and resources to meet the patient's needs. Assesses patient’s progress and modifies treatment plan accordingly. Develops and maintains positive partnerships with providers of mental health and social services in the community as appropriate to the needs and requirements of the patient on an ongoing basis. Maintains good communication and collaborative relationships with referring providers and other staff. Recommends additional referrals for patient as needed. Functions as a positive resource, communication coordinator, and role model for departmental staff. Maintains accessibility and visibility within the department. Assists patients to maintain their sense of competence, identity and autonomy. Demonstrates effective collaboration with community/regional services and hospital personnel while maintaining patient and family rights. Assists in discharge plan development, giving direction to discharge planner as needed. Completes discharge planning note/assessment within predetermined guidelines. Upon completion of assessment, recommendations are integrated into the treatment plan 95% of the time. All other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Required: Education - Masters degree in Social Work Certification - Certified Social Work (CSW) - South Dakota Department of Social Services Preferred: Experience - 3+ years of Healthcare Experience 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. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. 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
40 Monument Health Home Plus Make a difference. Every day. 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.
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work and a Certified Social Work (CSW) certification from the South Dakota Department of Social Services. Preferred candidates have 3 or more years of healthcare experience.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in South Dakota are often driven by demand in community care, hospice, and related support services. These roles can be competitive because employers may look for an MSW for dialysis services or a BSW/related degree plus specific experience for hospice, with bilingual skills and community social services or end-of-life care experience often preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, since they are pulled from the original job description and can save research time; if you apply, tailor your resume to the exact setting and highlight any bilingual or direct-care experience.
