Social Work Director - LICSW

Mayo Clinic • Eau Claire, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The dynamic Social Work Team in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is looking for a Social Work Director. In the Social Work Director role, you will provide visionary leadership, strategic direction , and effective resource management for social workers across the continuum of care. Ensuring that social workers effectively address psychosocial issues and overcome barriers to deliver seamless patient care through comprehensive interventions such as ongoing assessments, counseling, referrals, and guidance, you will have a direct impact on the continuity of care from patient admission through discharge. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program .

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• A minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Demonstrated expertise in operational systems, process optimization, and care delivery across diverse environments.
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to lead through change and inspire teams toward shared goals.
• Demonstrated proficiency in change management, leadership, and operational execution, ensuring seamless integration of systems and processes.
• High level of professional integrity and creativity
• Expertise in systems thinking and team dynamics, outcomes management and continuous quality improvement, clinical data assessment and resource utilization analysis, risk management and the Joint Commission standards compliance.
• Strong commitment to the National Association of Social Workers' (NASW) Code of Ethics and adherence to the NASW Standards for Social Work Practice in Healthcare Settings.
• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• A detailed equivalency evaluation is required for international degrees, demonstrating a U.S. equivalent degree. Evaluation must be completed by an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) (www.naces.org) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) (www.aice-eval.org).

Nice To Haves

• Internal candidates must also attach their three most recent performance appraisals.
• Internal candidates who have not met their current department's 1- or 2-year commitment, must attach an early release from their current supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and effective resource management for social workers across the continuum of care.
• Ensure social workers effectively address psychosocial issues and overcome barriers to deliver seamless patient care through comprehensive interventions such as ongoing assessments, counseling, referrals, and guidance.
• Impact the continuity of care from patient admission through discharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees