Acute Social Worker - MSW

About the role

This is a casual Social Worker position supporting the Masonic Pediatric Care Management team. Casual Social Workers are expected to fulfill one weekend or on-call commitment per month, which can be met by working one weekend per month on‑site or participating in one on‑call rotation per month. On‑call rotations are either Monday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. each day, or Friday at 4:30 p.m. through Monday at 8:00 a.m. Casual team members also have the opportunity to pick up available on‑site shifts during the week and are required to work one holiday per year, either on‑site or as part of an on‑call rotation. While on call, you must be available to come into the hospital if an on‑site need arises. The acute social worker works on‑site with interdisciplinary teams including providers, physical therapists, nurses, dieticians, chaplains and pharmacists to assist patients and families in navigating hospitalization. Responsibilities include completing psychosocial assessments, care planning/progression, creating comprehensive discharge plans, responding to crisis situations, managing patient and family expectations, developing solutions to discharge barriers, and aiming to reduce length of stay and prevent avoidable hospital readmissions.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Master of Social Work
• 1 year Experience working in a healthcare or related setting
• LGSW Mstrs Deg State of Minnesota Upon Hire or LISW Mstrs Deg Adv Generalist State of Minnesota Upon Hire

Qualifications

• 3 years Experience working in a healthcare or related setting

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• PTO and Sick and Safe Time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plans
• Early access to earned wages
• More details: Fairview benefits page

Pay

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. The organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If the role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer will be honored.

Schedule

Casual Social Workers must fulfill one weekend or on‑call commitment per month (either one on‑site weekend shift or one on‑call rotation). On‑call rotations are Monday–Thursday 4:30 p.m.–8:00 a.m. or Friday 4:30 p.m. through Monday 8:00 a.m. Team members may also pick up available on‑site shifts during the week and are required to work one holiday per year, either on‑site or as part of an on‑call rotation. While on call, you must be available to report to the hospital if an on‑site need arises.