Social Worker (LGSW)

Job Opportunity

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital.

The Social Work department provides emotional support and counseling to children and their families. They provide crisis intervention services, help with adjustment issues, grief and loss counseling, mental health assessments, case coordination, community advocate support, and short-term therapeutic interventions.

Position Summary

Seeking a clinical social worker (LGSW or LICSW) to support critical social work coverage on night shifts. Clinical social workers provide trauma informed care and work from an equity lens to support patients and families facing unexpected admissions, trauma, grief/loss, end of life and basic needs. Primary responsibility to complete crisis mental health assessments and support timely transfers or safe discharges developed in partnership with caregivers. Provider will be cross trained to cover in both St. Paul and Minneapolis with ability to provide virtual support between campuses. Coverage may be needed both weekday and weekend nights.

License/Certification/Registration required? Yes * Minnesota State LGSW, LICSW preferred Education: * Master's degree in social work required. Experience: * Experience providing crisis intervention. * Two years experience with counseling in a health care related setting or two years experience in a pediatric related setting or completion of graduate internship in either of the above settings. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: * Knowledge of community resources. * Ability to provide good, clear documentation of work.

Physical Demands

Please click here to view the Physical Demands The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee's scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs. In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.