Social Worker

Location Address : 303 Catlin St

Buffalo, MN 55313-1947

Date Posted : October 27, 2025

Department :

16000860 System CM Hospital Care Management

Shift :

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length : 8 hour shift

Hours Per Week : 32

Union Contract : Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation : Occasional

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 :

This is an emergency department and oncology social work position

• 0.8 FTE (64-hours per two week pay period)
• 8-hour day shifts 8a-430p
• 1 Saturday every 8th weekend (extra day-off during the week after working the Saturday)

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

Identifies patients who require social work assessment and intervention through high risk screening, interdisciplinary team meetings and individual referrals.

Utilizes the electronic medical record to monitor, document and communicate patient progress toward goals and progression of the social work plan.

Demonstrates awareness of patient rights and ethical decision making; provides advocacy to support patient and family.

Plans and participates in transition conferences with patients and families.

Utilizes tools and technology to support appropriate length of stay management.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Licenses / Certifications

Physical Demands

Pay Range

Pay Range : $30.39 to $45.90 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.

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 up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include : Medical / Dental

PTO / Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term / Long-term Disability

Paid Caregiver Leave

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