Social Worker

Location Address: 1455 Saint Francis AveShakopee, MN 55379-3374 Date Posted: September 11, 2026 Department: 16000860 System CM Hospital Care Management Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 24 Union Contract: MNA-11-St Francis Clinical Professionals-RSF Weekend Rotation: Occasional Job Summary: This role provides essential psychosocial support to patients and families navigating chronic, acute, or terminal illness. Through counseling, education, care coordination, and connection to community resources, the position helps reduce barriers to care, strengthen coping and resilience, and promote equitable, patientcentered health outcomes across the continuum of care. Key Position Details: .6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day shift 1 weekend in every 6 MNA union position Job Description: Provides patients and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers, 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. Identifies patients who require social work assessment and intervention through high risk screening, interdisciplinary team meetings and individual referrals. Conducts assessments that address bio-psycho-social issues for age, population and health specific needs which results in individualized plans of care. Provides support and counseling to patients and families. Provides information and assistance for identified financial or social needs. Coordinates complex transition plans with patients, families, health care team and community providers. Utilizes the electronic medical record to monitor, document and communicate patient progress toward goals and progression of the social work plan. Collaborates and communicates with interdisciplinary team anticipating needs to move the plan of care forward. Provides support and information to patient and families regarding transition plan. Maintains knowledge of government and private payer networks and services to assure appropriate transitions. Collaborates with community and health care resources based on need to coordinate care for the patient. Advocates for patients and families by supporting patient rights and accessing protective services. Demonstrates awareness of patient rights and ethical decision making; provides advocacy to support patient and family. Assures appropriate reporting of vulnerability or suspected abuse as mandated by law. May participate in care system process that prevent readmissions. Plans and participates in transition conferences with patients and families. Utilizes tools and technology to identify and intervene with patients who are at risk for readmission. Ensures that a complete clinical handoff occurs for at risk patient, which may include referrals. May collaborate with health care team to promote appropriate length of stay. Utilizes tools and technology to support appropriate length of stay management. Facilitates timely referrals and transfers of information. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Social Work 0 to 2 years of experience in a health care setting Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Social Work 0 to 2 years of experience in an acute care setting Licenses/Certifications Licensed Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work required Physical Demands Sedentary: Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently Pay Range Pay Range: $37.16 to $46.45 per hour The pay described reflects the base hourly 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. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements. Benefit Summary Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work. 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 *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union. #J-18808-Ljbffr