Social Worker-Oncology

Job Summary

Bring your Social Work expertise to Allina Health Cancer Institute. As a vital member of the Oncology Social Worker team, you will provide psychosocial support to patients and families at AHCI Minneapolis and Lakeville, with some remote work possible. Your focus will be on meeting patients’ and families’ needs as they navigate the oncology journey, and your dedication and teamwork help maintain the highest quality of care.

1.0 FTE (80 hours per two‑week pay period)
8‑hour day shifts (no weekends)

• 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, resulting 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, healthcare team, and community providers.
• Utilizes the electronic medical record to monitor, document, and communicate patient progress toward goals and the social work plan.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to anticipate needs and advance the plan of care.
• Maintains knowledge of government and private payer networks and services to assure appropriate transitions.
• Advocates for patients and families by supporting patient rights and accessing protective services.
• Ensures appropriate reporting of vulnerability or suspected abuse as mandated by law.
• Participates in care system processes that prevent readmissions.
• Plans and participates in transition conferences with patients and families.
• Utilizes tools and technology to identify and intervene with patients at risk for readmission.
• Ensures a complete clinical handoff occurs for at‑risk patients, including referrals.
• Promotes appropriate length of stay through collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Facilitates timely referrals and transfer of information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
• Master’s degree in Social Work (preferred).
• 2+ years of social work experience in an acute care setting.
• Licensed Social Worker – MN Board of Social Work (required).
• Licensed Social Worker – WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services (required if working in Wisconsin or interacting with Wisconsin patients remotely).
• Valid driver’s license (required upon hire; MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license within 60 days of employment for certain positions).

Sedentary; occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs; negligible weight frequently.

$31.07 to $49.76 per hour; starting rate depends on experience, education, and union agreement (if applicable). Shift differentials may be available.

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short‑term/Long‑term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education (as applicable)
• Student Loan Support

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