Acute Social Worker - MSW
Fairview Health Services·Minneapolis, Minnesota
Fairview Health Services·Minneapolis, Minnesota
The social worker conducts psychosocial assessments and develops comprehensive discharge plans for inpatient oncology patients. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage crisis situations, address social determinants of health, and reduce hospital readmissions.
Fairview is hiring a 0.8 FTE Inpatient Oncology Social Worker to join our team at University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
This benefit-eligible position is scheduled for four days per week and includes an every sixth weekend rotation and one holiday per calendar year.
If you are passionate about supporting oncology patients and their families throughout the inpatient care journey, we encourage you to apply.
The acute social worker works on-site with the interdisciplinary teams including providers, physical therapists, nurses, dieticians, chaplains and pharmacists to assist patients and families in navigating through their hospitalization.
The acute social worker completes psychosocial assessments, care planning/ progression and creates comprehensive discharge plans from the hospital.
The social worker is patient facing, responds to crisis situations, manages patient and family expectations, creates solutions to identified discharge barriers and aims to reduce length of stay and prevent avoidable hospital readmissions.
Attends daily in person interdisciplinary care team rounds Conducts thorough psychosocial assessments with patients and/ or their surrogate decision makers Helps the care team navigate and mediate complex psychosocial dynamics Is well versed in the surrogate decision maker policy and assists care team members with identifying surrogate decision makers according to the policy Communicates frequently with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity and effective coordination of care Provides emotional support and counseling surrounding adjustment to sudden illness, grief/bereavement and end of life planning Addresses social determinants of health and assists with connecting patients to needed resources in the community such as chemical dependency treatment, domestic violence resources, housing stabilization services, mental health services, food shelves, transportation, financial assistance etc. Arranges and facilitates in person care conferences as needed to support patients and their families surrounding navigating complex medical decision-making processes/ goals of care Documents all interactions thoroughly and timely following established department standard work Serves as the expert in system adult and child protection reporting policies Collaborates with patients, families and interdisciplinary teams in developing an individualized discharge plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, clinical diagnoses, level of functioning and other relevant needs Participates in hospital initiatives and projects to reduce length of stay and related barriers which may include collaborating with providers for clinical adjustments in care Required Qualifications Master of Social Work 1 year Experience working in a healthcare or related setting LGSW Masters Deg State of Minnesota Upon Hire or LISW Masters Deg Adv Generalist State of Minnesota Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications: 3 years Experience working in a healthcare or related setting
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
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 making any offer.
Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.
If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work and be licensed as an LGSW or LISW in the State of Minnesota. A minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting is required, with 3 years preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Minnesota often reflect steady demand in community, residential, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who can meet licensing, safety, and transportation requirements. These roles can be competitive because employers look for reliability, CPR/First Aid certification, a valid Minnesota driver’s license, and a clean DHS background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and driving record before applying.
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