Social Worker - Masters
Listed compensation
$31.05-$46.58/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Building Location
Support Services Building
Department: 2854010 HOSPICE - SMMC
Job Description
Plans, coordinates, and implements Social Services for patients of all ages, patients’ families, and other person significant to patients at the Medical Center.
Education Qualifications
Anticipates and attends to patient’s specific psychosocial needs, financial needs/concerns, equipment needs, educational needs, and community resources from admission through transfer to the next appropriate level of care.
Assists with discharge planning, grief counsel, financial application, and access to community resources as needed. Enhances patient care, thus contributing to the goals and mission of the Medical Center.
Educational Requirements
A Master's degree in social work from an accredited social work (MSW) program
Licensure/Certification Qualifications
Current State Social Work Licensure
Duluth Hospice
- Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license as verified through appropriate licensing agency.
- Proof of current motor vehicle insurance.
FTE
0
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Hybrid
Shift Rotation
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
Casual
Shift End Time
Casual
Weekends
Holidays
No
Call Obligation
No
Union
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range
$31.05 - $46.58
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.
For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Key Responsibilities
Plans, coordinates, and implements social services for patients and their families from admission through discharge. Assists with psychosocial needs, financial applications, and access to community resources to support patient care goals.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited program and current state social work licensure. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license and current motor vehicle insurance.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - Masters at Essentia Health a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Social Work — ranked against 6,454 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Social Worker Career Context
Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 146 active listings.
Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 13% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.7 / 10 · top 10% in social work | ranked against 6,454 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $65k–$97k | Social Work median $76k (middle half $65k–$84k)269 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$82k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Minnesota | 88 active | 6,545 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 43% remote · 13% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Social Worker listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | +1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Essentia Health | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index146 active listings |
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- No call
- No weekends
- Hybrid
- Remote