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Social Worker (LGSW/LICSW)- PICU

Children's Minnesota logoChildren's Minnesota$78,400–$113,600/yrMinneapolis, MNFull-timeAdded 6d ago

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open licensed clinical social worker jobs in Minnesota post a median of $44 an hour, the middle half $42.27–$45.21, across 4 jobs that state their pay. Licensed clinical social workers employed in Minnesota earn a median of $36.07 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org .

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Department Overview

The Social Work department provides emotional support and counseling to children and their families. They provide crisis intervention services, help with adjustment issues, grief and loss counseling, mental health assessments, case coordination, community advocate support, and short-term therapeutic interventions.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Full-Time Clinical Social Worker, to provide care and services within our Pediatric Intensive Care hospital setting, Minneapolis Campus. This clinical role is vital to the highly skilled medical and multidisciplinary care team, and a partner to families as they experience both expected and unexpected health related changes. Our Social Work team is rooted in health equity and trauma informed services, providing care to our local community as well as those coming to us from a distance for intensive care.

License/Certification/Registration required? Yes

  • Minnesota State LGSW, LICSW preferred

Education

  • Master's degree in social work required.

Experience

  • Experience providing crisis intervention.
  • Two years experience with counseling in a health care related setting or two years experience in a pediatric related setting or completion of graduate internship in either of the above settings.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Knowledge of community resources.
  • Ability to provide good, clear documentation of work.

Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

From Children's Minnesota's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Children's Minnesota

Children's Minnesota is an independent, not-for-profit pediatric health system and the only health system in Minnesota that cares exclusively for children, with hospitals in Minneapolis and St. Paul, nine primary care clinics, specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites.

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