Social Worker Mental Health Inpatient Float

Overview

Location Address: 333 Smith Ave Saint Paul, MN

Date Posted: January 27, 2026

Department:  UTD Mental Health Social Work

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 0

Union

Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation: None

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.

Additional Information for Job Req Posting

• This position is for a casual/float position, on the inpatient mental health unit(s) at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, United Hospital+Mercy/Unity Hospital (Unity Campus). The float social workers have system roles which offers unique perspective, Sometimes the float social worker will cover for one day, other times for extended periods covering staff PTO and other leaves. The floats are well known and appreciated at each site and have the opportunity to connect with all the mental health social workers, interdisciplinary teams, and patients across the Allina system.
• This role is great for someone who likes jumping in on new cases and thrives in fast paced environment that requires a lot of problem solving.
• Every patient on an Inpatient Mental Health unit is assigned to a Mental Health Social Worker for the duration of their hospital stay. Floats are assigned locations daily. The casual position pick up shifts when additional support is needed at Allina's Metro hospitals.
• The Inpatient Mental Health Social Worker works very closely with the multidisciplinary inpatient care team including the psychiatrist/nurse practitioner, nurse, psychologist, internal medicine provider, clinical therapy group staff, mental health coordinator, pharmacy and additional team members as needed.
• In this role, the social worker will meet with patients to complete a comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment, assist with civil commitment/court related paperwork, exams and hearings as needed, coordinate with outpatient supports/providers/care team, and help to develop a comprehensive discharge plan for each patient to ensure they have the support needed for a successful transition back into the community.
• For those seeking licensure - Casual Positions do not provide supervision hours.
• Compensation for mileage included.
• FTE 0.0 Casual/float
• 8-hour day shift
• No weekends

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.

• 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.
  • Collaborates with community and health care resources based on need to coordinate care for the patient.
• Advocates for patients and families by supporting patient rights and accessing protective services.
  • Demonstrates awareness of patient rights and ethical decision making; provides advocacy to support patient and family.
  • Assures appropriate reporting of vulnerability or suspected abuse as mandated by law.
• May participate in care system process that prevent readmissions.
  • Plans and participates in transition conferences with patients and families.
  • Utilizes tools and technology to identify and intervene with patients who are at risk for readmission.
  • Ensures that a complete clinical handoff occurs for at risk patient, which may include referrals.
• May collaborate with the health care team to promote appropriate length of stay.
  • Utilizes tools and technology to support appropriate length of stay management.
  • Facilitates timely referrals and transfers of…