Social Worker

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Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shift
• No weekends

This position is on the inpatient Adult Mental Health Unit at United Hospital.
Every patient on the inpatient mental health unit is assigned a Mental Health Social Worker during their hospital stay. The Inpatient Mental Health Social Worker works closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, psychologists, internal medicine providers, clinical therapy staff, mental health coordinators, pharmacy, and other team members as needed.

In this role, the social worker completes comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, assists with civil commitment and court related processes, coordinates with outpatient providers, community supports, patients and families, and develops individualized discharge plans to support a successful transition back into the community.

This is a full time, Monday through Friday, day shift position with no routine weekend requirements. For those pursuing clinical licensure, full time employees receive 4 hours of clinical supervision per month, including 2 hours of individual supervision and 2 hours of group supervision.

The Mental Health Social Work team is known for its strong culture of collaboration, clinical support, and teamwork. New staff receive comprehensive onboarding tailored to their learning needs, mentorship, and ongoing support to build confidence in the role and develop expertise in inpatient mental health social work.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients experiencing acute mental health needs while working alongside an experienced and dedicated interdisciplinary team. Social workers play a central role in helping patients access resources, navigate complex systems, overcome barriers to discharge, and successfully reconnect with their communities.

Very infrequent cross coverage on the inpatient geriatric mental health unit may be required based on operational needs. The position is assigned to the adult mental health population, and any geriatric coverage is limited and uncommon.

No travel or driving is required as part of this position beyond the employee's normal commute to work.

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
• 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 Care and System Complex Care Management

Physical Demands

• Sedentary:
• Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

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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.