Social Worker

Allina Health

. Provide patients and families with psychosocial support for chronic, acute or terminal illnesses .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $31 - $50 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing psychosocial support, counseling, and care coordination for patients with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Proficient in utilizing electronic medical records for documentation and communication while advocating for patient rights and access to services.

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Licensed Social Worker - MNLicensed Social Worker - WIPsychosocial SupportCare CoordinationElectronic Medical Records

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Hard Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentIntervention PlanningCase ManagementPatient EducationReferral Services

Soft Skills

AdvocacyCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Records

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Social WorkMaster's Degree in Social Work (Preferred)Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Patient RightsEthical Decision MakingMandated Abuse ReportingHealthcare AccessTransition Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide patients and families with psychosocial support for chronic, acute or terminal illnesses
Advise family caregivers and provide patient education and counseling
Make referrals for other services and address barriers to healthcare access
Deliver social work services, including psychosocial assessments and intervention planning
Identify patients requiring social work intervention through screening, team meetings and referrals
Develop individualized plans of care addressing bio-psycho-social needs
Provide information and assistance for financial or social needs
Coordinate complex transition plans with patients, families, healthcare teams and community providers
Use the electronic medical record to monitor, document and communicate patient progress
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community resources to coordinate care
Advocate for patient rights and access to protective services
Report vulnerability or suspected abuse as mandated by law
Participate in readmission-prevention processes and transition conferences
Identify and intervene with patients at risk for readmission
Ensure complete clinical handoffs and facilitate referrals and information transfers
Support appropriate length-of-stay management
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Social Work
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 specified positions
Master's degree in Social Work preferred
Experience in an acute care setting preferred
2+ years social work experience preferred
Ability to provide psychosocial support, counseling, referrals, care coordination and case management
Knowledge of government and private payer networks and services
Knowledge of patient rights, ethical decision making, mandated abuse reporting and protective services
Ability to use electronic medical records and related tools and technology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
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
Well-being dollars
Dedicated well-being navigators
Well-being programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools
Inclusive workplace and care team support