Social Worker, Mental Health

## Social Worker Apply:
Mercy Hospital Unity Campus:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R-0074732
** Location Address:
** 550 Osborne Rd NEFridley, MN
** Date Posted:
** September 23, 2026
** Department:
** MRC Mental Health Social Work
** Shift:
** Day (United States of America)
** Shift Length:
** 8 hour shift
** Hours Per Week:
** 40
* * Union

Contract:

** Non-Union-NCT
** Weekend Rotation:
** None
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* 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 position is on the inpatient Adult Mental Health Unit at United Hospital.

Every patient on the inpatient mental health unit is assigned a Mental Health Social Worker during their hospital stay. The Inpatient Mental Health Social Worker works closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, psychologists, internal medicine providers, clinical therapy staff, mental health coordinators, pharmacy, and other team members as needed.  In this role, the social worker completes comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, assists with civil commitment and court related processes, coordinates with outpatient providers, community supports, patients and families, and develops individualized discharge plans to support a successful transition back into the community.  

This is a full time, Monday through Friday, day shift position with no routine weekend requirements. For those pursuing clinical licensure, full time employees receive 4 hours of clinical supervision per month, including 2 hours of individual supervision and 2 hours of group supervision.  The Mental Health Social Work team is known for its strong culture of collaboration, clinical support, and teamwork.

New staff receive comprehensive onboarding tailored to their learning needs,  mentorship, and ongoing support to build confidence in the role and develop expertise in inpatient mental health social work.  This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients experiencing acute mental health needs while working alongside an experienced and dedicated interdisciplinary team. Social workers play a central role in helping patients access resources, navigate complex systems, overcome barriers to discharge, and successfully reconnect with their communities.  

Cross coverage on the inpatient geriatric mental health unit may be required based on operational needs. The position is assigned to adult and geriatric units.  
* 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
* 8-hour day shifts
* No weekends
* WI Social Work License is not required for this position
* Care Management Certification is not required for this position
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* 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
*** Delivers professional and thorough social work services, including psychosocial assessment and intervention planning.  + Identifies patients who require social work assessment and intervention through high risk screening, interdisciplinary team meetings and individual referrals.  + Conducts assessments that address bio-psycho-social issues for age, population and health specific needs which results in individualized plans of care.  + Provides support and counseling to patients and families.  

+ Provides information and assistance for identified financial or social needs.
* Coordinates complex transition plans with patients, families, health care team and community providers.  + Utilizes the electronic medical record to monitor, document and communicate patient progress toward goals and progression of the social work plan.  + Collaborates and communicates with interdisciplinary team anticipating needs to move the plan of care forward.  + Provides support and information to patient and families regarding transition plan.  

+ Maintains knowledge of government and private payer networks and services to assure appropriate transitions.  +…