Social Worker

Allina Health; Minnesota; On-site; USD 43,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Job summary

Allina Health's United Hospital in Saint Paul, MN, seeks a Social Worker for the Courage Kenny inpatient rehab unit. The 1.0 FTE day shift provides psychosocial support, education, and referrals to improve patient outcomes. LICSW supervision is available, with no regular travel required.

The role emphasizes coordination with the care team, discharge planning, and advocacy, offering on-site support and a pathway toward LICSW licensure within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Provides psychosocial assessment and intervention planning.
• Identifies patients who require social work assessment through high-risk screening and referrals.
• Coordinates complex transition plans with patients, families, health care team and community providers.
• Advocates for patients and families and supports patient rights.

Responsibilities

• Delivers professional social work services, including psychosocial assessment and intervention planning.
• Maintains knowledge of government and private payer networks to assure appropriate transitions.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to move the plan of care forward.
• Ensures complete clinical handoffs for at-risk patients and timely referrals.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker### Social WorkerApply: United Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: R-0075935**Location Address:**333 Smith Ave NSaint Paul, MN 55102-2344**Date Posted:**October 28, 2026**Department:**16007312 CKRI Care Coordination**Shift:**Day (United States of America)**Shift Length:**8 hour shift**Hours Per Week:**40**Union Contract:**Non-Union-NCT**Weekend Rotation:**None**Job Summary:**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.**Key Position Details:*** 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)* 8-hour day shift* No weekends or holiday rotations* This position provides on-site service to patients on the Courage Kenny inpatient rehab unit on the United Hospital campus* Individual and group supervision towards LICSW licensure is available* Driving/travel is not required as part of regular job duties**Job Description:**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. + 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 the 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 **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 Health CoCare and System Complex Care Management **Physical Demands*** Sedentary:* Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently **Pay Range**### Pay Range: $31.07 to $49.76 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.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. Benefits include:* 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.*### About UsPeople at *Allina Health* have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.Allina Health is an E-Verify EmployerAllina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization.An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 *must*be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly.For more information, link to:Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov)E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish# **Application Instructions:****External Candidates:** Click “Apply” to start your application. You will need to either create an account or sign into your account to submit an application.**Employees:** If you are a current Allina Health employee, you must sign into Workday and apply through Find Jobs to ensure that you are identified as an internal candidate.