Location Address:

1455 Saint Francis Ave
Shakopee, MN 55379-3374


Date Posted:

August 08, 2025

Department:

46009955 Cancer Center

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

24

Union Contract:

MNA-11-St Francis Clinical Professionals-RSF

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Our growing St Francis Cancer Center, which includes a Clinic and Infusion Center, serves patients with a variety of cancer diagnoses.  As a Cancer Center Social Worker, you will work directly with our care team members and patients to provide counseling, connecting patients to resources, and supporting patients and families throughout their cancer journey.  The Cancer Center is dedicated to compassionate care and the Cancer Center Social Worker directly enhances our ability to provide holistic care for every patient.

Key Position Details:

0.6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period)8-hour day shiftsNo weekends

Job Description:

Provides patients and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers, 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.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 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 information.Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Social Work0 to 2 years of experience in a health care setting

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work0 to 2 years of experience in an acute care setting

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work required

Physical Demands

Sedentary:Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $36.08 to $45.10 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.  

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.  

Benefits include:

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Paid Caregiver Leave

Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.