Social Work Education Specialist

Mayo Clinic • Mankato, MN

1d • $78,270 - $117,312

About The Position

The Social Work Education Specialist applies advanced clinical Social Work expertise and adult-learning principles to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate educational activities, professional development, and competency-based programming for Social Work staff across Mayo Clinic Health System (MCHS). The role provides leadership and consultation for new employee orientation, ongoing professional development, clinical competency, continuing education, and clinical supervision.

The specialist maintains current knowledge of Social Work scope of practice, professional standards, organizational policies, and applicable licensure and supervision requirements. In partnership with Social Work leadership, the role identifies educational and practice needs, develops and implements standardized educational resources, and promotes evidence-informed, consistent, high-quality practice across care settings.

Serving as an educator, facilitator, clinical practice resource, collaborator, advisor, mentor, consultant, and change agent, the specialist provides education, consultation, and support to staff and leaders on clinical practice, professional development, competency, documentation, supervision, and changes in professional, regulatory, or organizational requirements. Clinical supervision may be provided when the specialist is qualified and assigned to do so under applicable state requirements and organizational policy. The role collaborates with leadership, operational partners, and other stakeholders to develop, implement, evaluate, and continually improve education and competency programs that advance Social Work practice across MCHS.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program.
• Current independent clinical Social Work licensure appropriate to the state of practice.
• When assigned supervisory responsibilities, meet applicable state and organizational requirements to provide clinical Social Work supervision.
• Demonstrated clinical Social Work experience.
• Experience in staff education, professional development, orientation, competency development, clinical supervision, or other relevant educational programming.
• Ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate education for adult learners and translate professional standards, evidence, regulatory requirements, and organizational expectations into practical application in Social Work practice.
• Effectiveness in teaching, facilitation, consultation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively across disciplines, care settings, geographic locations, and organizational levels.
• Ability to advance professional Social Work practice through education, critical thinking, clinical judgment, evidence-informed practice, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Social Work experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate educational activities, professional development, and competency-based programming for Social Work staff across MCHS.
• Provide leadership and consultation related to new employee orientation, ongoing professional development, clinical competency, continuing education, and clinical supervision.
• Maintain current knowledge of Social Work scope of practice, professional standards, organizational policies, and applicable licensure and clinical supervision requirements.
• Partner with Social Work leadership to identify educational and practice needs and develop and implement standardized educational resources.
• Promote evidence-informed, consistent, high-quality Social Work practice across care settings.
• Provide education, consultation, and support to Social Work staff and leaders regarding clinical practice, professional development, competency, documentation, supervision, and changes in professional, regulatory, or organizational requirements.
• Provide clinical supervision when qualified and assigned, in accordance with applicable state requirements and organizational policy.
• Collaborate with Social Work leadership, operational partners, and other stakeholders on educational initiatives and professional practice priorities.
• Support the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of education and competency programs that advance Social Work practice across MCHS.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior