Social Worker (BSW) Behavioral Health
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Job Description
Fairview Range is hiring a Social Worker to join our Behavioral Health department in Hibbing, MN.
The Social Worker supports health and wellness for patients on the inpatient Behavioral Health units. In collaboration with the treatment team, the Behavioral Health Social Worker supports the mental health and coordination needs of the inpatient mental health patients. The Social Worker is a key member of the care team, and works closely with patients/families, the treatment team, and community services to address patient mental health needs and resource needs.
Schedule
- This position is full time, working 80 hours per two weeks, 8-hour Day shifts and no weekends.
- Internal posting through: 10/18/26
About This Unit
Fairview Range provides a continuum of mental health services, including inpatient, outpatient, and our Partial Hospitalization Program. Our inpatient Behavioral Health department expanded in 2016 and now includes two inpatient, acute psychiatric units. Both units treat a range of mental health issues in adult patients.
- 34 beds between 2 units
- Multidisciplinary care team including Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, RNs, LPNs, Unit Assistants, Social Workers, and Mental Health Practitioners.
- Patient population: adult (ages 18+)
About Fairview Range
Fairview Range is an affiliate of Fairview Health Services. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Hospital, Fairview Range Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.
Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.
As a Social Worker You Will
- Assess patient situation and identifies patient care and discharge needs.
- Develop and facilitates discharge plans.
- Provide a range of generalist social work interventions to assist patients and families reach their goals.
- Advocate for individual patients, families and patient groups from social work theory and practice perspectives.
- Seek to advance the field of social work and maintains professional standards and conduct.
- Coordinate civil commitment process, Jarvis petitions and assist with long-term contract paperwork.
Required Qualifications
- B.S./B.A. in Social Work
- Licensed Social Work Upon Hire
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) within 90 Days
- BCS within 90 Days
Preferred Qualifications
- M.A./M.S. in Social Work (MSW)
- 1 year Mental Health experience
- 1 year inpatient or medical experience
Benefit Overview
Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: fairview.org
Compensation Disclaimer
The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions.
Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker assesses patient needs, develops discharge plans, and provides generalist social work interventions within an inpatient behavioral health setting. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advocate for patients and coordinate necessary community services and legal paperwork.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and possess a valid Social Work license. Additional requirements include Basic Life Support certification and the ability to work in an inpatient mental health environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (BSW) Behavioral Health at Fairview Range a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,456 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 18% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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