Social Worker LGSW

At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team that is rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North’s culture which is designed to actively support each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 23 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (~5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias.

About this position

The Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) provides services to customers and their families to help them adjust to physical or mental illness, injury or hospitalization. Assists the interdisciplinary treatment team in understanding the significance of social, economic, emotional and family factors in relation to the customer's illness, treatment, recovery or dying processes. Responsible for the biopsychosocial assessments and discharge planning for customers with complex psychosocial and medical and/or mental health problems in collaboration with the responsible family and case management team. Facilitates psychosocial coordination including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of customer/family needs throughout the hospital stay. Identifies needed community services and coordinates appropriate services for customers in need.

In addition to the above position purposes, Social Workers are available to assess the behavioral and psychological needs of customers. They take into consideration a customer's presenting concerns in cases related to psychiatric disorders, chemical health issues and emotional/behavioral health. They are responsible for the discharge planning and case management for the customers they are assigned.

Requirements

• Masters Degree from an accredited university or college in social work working towards license as an Independent Clinical Social Worker and fulfills the requirements as set forth by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.   

• Previous Hospital or skilled nursing facility Social Worker experience required
• Social workers who are required by clinical assignment to psychiatrically diagnosis or engage in the practice of psychotherapy shall have a minimum of 4000 hours of post-graduate clinical social mental health professional as defined by Minnesota statute
• Hospital social work experience preferred. • Knowledge of current case management principles, length of stay management and/or transition/discharge planning highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of current social work principles, techniques and values
• Emergency Behavioral Health: Knowledge of diagnostic criteria, high tolerance for chaos and dramatic situations, non-reactive, and non-judgmental.  

Licensure at the LGSW or LICSW levels in the state of Minnesota - NMHC Standard

Home Health: Valid Class D driver's license in state of residency with acceptable driving record, and annual proof of auto insurance per hospital policy - NMHC Standard

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Work Group: Non Contract

Hours per two week pay period: 0

Shift: Days 8 hours    

Weekend Requirement: Weekends by Department Rotation

Call Requirement: None

Remote or On-site: On-site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefit Eligibility: No

Salary Range: N18 ($29.14 - $43.72), based on experience  

Shift Differential: Compensation may include shift differential pay depending on the position and shift worked.

STI Bonus Eligible: False

Employment Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position