Social Worker – Oncology

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Oncology Social Worker providing vital psychosocial support for patients and families at Allina Health Cancer Institute. Collaborating with healthcare teams to address health-related challenges and needs.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $31 - $50 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing psychosocial support to patients and families coping with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses, while effectively coordinating care plans and advocating for patient rights. Proficient in conducting assessments and utilizing electronic medical records to monitor patient progress.

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Licensed Social Worker - MNLicensed Social Worker - WIExperience in Acute Care Setting2+ Years Social Work ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Social Work

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Hard Skills

Patient EducationCounselingAssessment of Bio-Psycho-Social IssuesIndividualized Care PlansCoordination of Transition Plans

Soft Skills

AdvocacyCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Record

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Social Worker - MN Board of Social WorkLicensed Social Worker - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services

Industry Keywords

Psychosocial SupportChronic IllnessAcute IllnessTerminal IllnessPatient RightsProtective ServicesVulnerability Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Bring your Social Work expertise to Allina Health Cancer Institute
Provide patients and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses
Advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services
Conduct assessments that address bio-psycho-social issues for age, population and health specific needs which results in individualized plans of care
Provide support and counseling to patients and families
Coordinate complex transition plans with patients, families, health care team and community providers
Utilize the electronic medical record to monitor, document and communicate patient progress toward goals
Collaborate and communicate with interdisciplinary team anticipating needs to move the plan of care forward
Advocate for patients and families by supporting patient rights and accessing protective services
Assure appropriate reporting of vulnerability or suspected abuse as mandated by law

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Social Work
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 in their state of residence within 60 days of employment for positions in for Home Care, Palliative Care Community, Senior Care and System ACT
Experience in an acute care setting
2+ years social work experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program