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Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Social Worker | Pediatrics Clinic

Social Worker Above average in Pediatrics (Social Work)No weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30.65-$50.72/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

As a valued member of the interdisciplinary care team, the Social Worker is responsible for assessing, evaluating, and addressing the psychosocial needs of pediatric patients and their families. Using professional judgment, clinical expertise, and a collaborative approach, the Social Worker develops and implements care plans that promote patient safety, well-being, and positive outcomes.

The Social Worker champions Patient- and Family-Centered Care principles by advocating for patients, providing emotional support, and connecting families with appropriate community and healthcare resources. Responsibilities include delivering direct social work services, coordinating care, educating patients, families, and healthcare team members, and facilitating access to support services.

This role requires proactive assessment and anticipatory planning to identify and address potential patient and family needs before challenges arise. The Social Worker works closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure resources are utilized effectively and efficiently while supporting quality care delivery.

The Social Worker is expected to maintain professional competencies, participate in ongoing education and development activities, and engage with community organizations and professional associations to enhance patient care and support community health initiatives.

Schedule

  • Full-time | 80 hours every two weeks | St. Cloud
  • Day shift | 8-hour shifts | Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm

Pay and Benefits

  • Starting pay begins at $30.65 per hour; exact wage determined by years of related experience and education level
  • Pay range:  $30.65 - $50.72 per hour
  • $3,000 hiring bonus!
  • $5,000 in relocation assistance for eligible candidates!
  • Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available
  • Full-time benefits

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Medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Social Work, or bachelor's degree in related field; Master's preferred
  • Experience with individuals who have special health care needs
  • 2 years or more of clinical experience as a Social Worker
  • Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Current and valid license to practice in the State of MN required
  • Epic experience is a plus
  • Critical thinking and organizational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent oral and written communication

To be eligible for the sign-on bonus you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full-time or part-time benefited position. Previous employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire.

To be eligible for the relocation bonus you must accept a position that offers benefits and may not have worked for CentraCare in the last 9 months. Must currently reside more than 50 miles away and relocate to within 30 miles of primary work location within 120 days.

CentraCare hiring incentives to include but not limited to, sign-on and relocation bonuses may be discontinued at any time.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker assesses and addresses the psychosocial needs of pediatric patients and their families to develop effective care plans. They collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for patients and connect families with essential community and healthcare resources.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric carePsychosocial assessmentCare planningPatient advocacyCare coordinationInterdisciplinary collaborationOral communicationEpic software

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker | Pediatrics Clinic at Centra Care a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Social Work) — ranked against 61 active Pediatrics (Social Work) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Pediatrics — Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Worker listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 32% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Social Worker pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
19% this job
Loan repayment
19%
CME allowance
15%
PSLF eligible
12%

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Pediatrics (Social Work)

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in St. Cloud

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$252k
Typical market rent
$1,244/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Centra Care

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Cloud, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$3,000 hiring bonus
$5,000 relocation assistance
Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs
Medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts