Social Worker Job at Allina Health in Minneapolis

Social Worker

Bring your Social Work expertise to Allina Health. You will be a vital member of our Social Worker team. Your focus will be on meeting patients' needs and ensuring a smooth healthcare experience. Your dedication and teamwork contribute to maintaining the highest quality of care at Allina Health.

We are seeking a flexible Casual Social Worker to join our team. This position plays a vital role in supporting the department's staffing needs by providing coverage on both weekdays and weekends. Must be able to pick up three (3) shifts per pay period.

Provides patients and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Delivers professional and thorough social work services, including psychosocial assessment and intervention planning.
• Coordinates complex transition plans with patients, families, health care team and community providers.
• Advocates for patients and families by supporting patient rights and accessing protective services.
• May participate in care system process that prevent readmissions.
• May collaborate with the health care team to promote appropriate length of stay.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work
• Experience in an acute care setting
• 2+ years social work experience

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work required
• Licensed Social Worker - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required (if working in Wisconsin or interacting with Wisconsin patients remotely)
• May require both state licenses based on the services provided in the department
• Valid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment for positions in for Home Care, Palliative Care Community, Senior Care and System ACT Advanced Care

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary:
• Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range: $30.39 to $45.90 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer