Social Worker I - Hennepin County Medical Center

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 484 bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics in Minneapolis and in suburban communities. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care and hospice, and operates a research institute, innovation center and philanthropic foundation.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Social Worker I to join our team. This full time role will work days. This position will be working to link newly diagnosed and out of care individuals to care.  This is a grant funded role, currently funded through August 2025 with potential for extension.

Purpose of the position: Under general supervision, and in collaboration with the health care team, this position evaluates individualized social treatment plans requiring the application of social work theory and methods in the prevention, treatment, or resolution of psychosocial problems

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses patients to determine individual needs and establish treatment/service goals
• Develops case plans providing ongoing psychosocial assessments through interviews with patients and families
• Makes referrals to appropriate community resources and arrange for services
• Follows through on treatment/service plans
• Identifies patient situations that require intensified service and bring them to the attention of the supervisor for help or referral
• Participates on multi-disciplinary team for planning and treatment needs of the patient
• May run/facilitate support/psychoeducational groups
• Explains policies, regulations, and programs
• May be involved in integrated, multidisciplinary or community initiatives and may be housed at community based sites including serving as a liaison between Hennepin County and communities, community organizations, schools, health professionals and service providers and identifying needs and assist in resolving problems facing individuals and families regarding health and human service issues (including but not limited to housing, employment, financial assistance, and behavioral health)
• Takes initial history, prepares psychosocial evaluation and care plans, including management of risk
• Assists in the development of protocols for specific patient population
• Is knowledgeable of and utilizes appropriate community resources
• Assesses and diagnoses the psychosocial needs of the patients, caregivers, and families—how these needs are impeding the plan of care, as evidenced by documentation on the plan of care
• Provides consultation to other professional health personnel regarding psychosocial issues and in-service education to health care team staff
• Other duties as assigned but only after appropriate training

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Ability to communicate with patients and families under sometimes stressful circumstances
• Experience with electronic health record or similar software program
• Effective use of all Windows-based applications such as Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite products
• Demonstrable cultural competence with a variety of socio-economic, racial and other elements of diversity

License/Certifications:

• Unrestricted license by the Minnesota Board of Social Work as a Licensed Social Worker (L.S.W.)

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.  

Please Note:  Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.