Social Worker

Social Work Care Coordinator

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Casual role responsible for hospital discharge planning.

• Casual Role
• 8-hour day shifts
• Occasional weekends

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: $33.49 to $45.90 per hour

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