Social Worker (BSW) Behavioral Health

Fairview Health Services; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Range, part of Fairview Health Services, seeks an Social Worker for the Behavioral Health unit in Hibbing, MN. You will support inpatient mental health patients, collaborating with a treatment team to address care and resource needs for patients and families.

The role emphasizes discharge planning, community coordination, and maintaining professional standards within a multidisciplinary team. This is a full-time, 80-hour biweekly schedule with day shifts and no weekends.

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in Social Work and licensure to practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
• BCS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient situations and identify care and discharge needs.
• Develop and facilitate discharge plans.
• Provide generalist social work interventions for patients and families.
• Advocate for patients, families and groups from social work perspectives.
• Coordinate civil commitments and related paperwork.

Skills

Social work

Education

B.S./B.A. in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview Range is hiring a Social Worker to join our Behavioral Health department in Hibbing, MN.

The Social Worker supports health and wellness for patients on the inpatient Behavioral Health units. In collaboration with the treatment team, the Behavioral Health Social Worker supports the mental health and coordination needs of the inpatient mental health patients. The Social Worker is a key member of the care team, and works closely with patients/families, the treatment team, and community services to address patient mental health needs and resource needs.

Schedule

This position is full time, working 80 hours per two weeks, 8-hour Day shifts and no weekends.

Internal posting through: 10/18/26

About this unit

Fairview Range provides a continuum of mental health services, including inpatient, outpatient, and our Partial Hospitalization Program. Our inpatient Behavioral Health department expanded in 2016 and now includes two inpatient, acute psychiatric units. Both units treat a range of mental health issues in adult patients.

• 34 beds between 2 units
• Multidisciplinary care team including Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, RNs, LPNs, Unit Assistants, Social Workers, and Mental Health Practitioners.
• Patient population: adult (ages 18+)

About Fairview Range

Fairview Range is an affiliate of Fairview Health Services. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Hospital, Fairview Range Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.

As a Social Worker you will:

• Assess patient situation and identifies patient care and discharge needs.
• Develop and facilitates discharge plans.
• Provide a range of generalist social work interventions to assist patients and families reach their goals.
• Advocate for individual patients, families and patient groups from social work theory and practice perspectives.
• Seek to advance the field of social work and maintains professional standards and conduct.
• Coordinate civil commitment process, Jarvis petitions and assist with long-term contract paperwork.

Required Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in Social Work
• Licensed Social Work Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) within 90 Days
• BCS within 90 Days

Preferred Qualifications

• M.A./M.S. in Social Work (MSW)
• 1 year Mental Health experience
• 1 year inpatient or medical experience

Benefit Overview

Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental,vision, PTO, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/rangenoncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status