About Children's Minnesota

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

Department Overview

Position Summary

Seeking a clinical social worker (LICSW preferred) to support critical social work coverage for weekday, morning shift into evening hours. Clinical social workers provide trauma-informed care and work from an equity lens to provide support to patients and families facing unexpected admissions, grief/loss, end-of-life, and basic needs.  Primary responsibility to trauma service and crisis mental health. Complete crisis mental health assessments and support connection to Children's inpatient mental health unit or alternative safe discharge plan developed in partnership with caregivers. Coverage was provided to both the St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses.

License/Certification/Registration required? Yes
* Minnesota State LGSW, LICSW preferred

Education:
* Master's degree in social work required.

Experience:
* Experience providing crisis intervention.
* Two years experience with counseling in a health care related setting or two years experience in a pediatric related setting or completion of graduate internship in either of the above settings.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Knowledge of community resources.
* Ability to provide good, clear documentation of work.

Physical Demands

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All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.

Children's Minnesota is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

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